1+ week, 5+ day ago (369+ words) Among these senior citizens, one in four has no stable source of income. Worse still," more than 50% suffer from chronic conditions such as arthritis, hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and cardiac diseases, with many facing multiple illnesses that require continuous medical attention for the entire life term. A worrying statistic is that four out of five senior citizens in Kerala are not covered by medical insurance. While some private insurance companies offer health plans for the elderly, these plans often come with high premiums, strict terms, and mandatory medical examinations for those joining after age 70. The Senior Citizens Health Insurance component of the KASP provides individuals aged 60 and above with an additional coverage of Rs 30,000. For families with an annual income below Rs 3 lakh, up to Rs 3 lakh is available from the Karunya Benevolent Fund for critical illnesses, including cancer. This scheme…...