Why Health Vacations Are So Right for Women

Medical Tourism Benefits Clear From NYT Article

A recent New York Times report talks about the disturbing inequities in the kind of insurance premium rates that women pay compared to men.  The report says that women pay a higher insurance rate than men do in many parts of the country.  The difference in premiums paid can be as high as 50 percent in some States.  The report is based on the findings of a study that shows that women are often left holding the short end of the insurance stick, forced to pay higher premiums for plans that may or may not even include maternity care.

The reason for the higher premiums, insurers say, is that women between the ages of 19 and 55 have more health care needs than men.  It's not just pre-natal care and childbirth that raises the rates for women.  Child birth by itself can result in other problems later in life, like urinary incontinence, which again requires treatment or surgery that costs thousands of dollars.  Plus, there are additional conditions like fibroids or uterine cancers that require a hysterectomy to treat.  Besides, women are more likely to take care of their health, visiting doctors more often than men who brush minor ailments under the carpet.  This only adds to premium rates.

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In a situation like this, women should explore medical tourism to countries like India or Brazil as a way to access some kinds of medical treatment whose costs are not covered by insurance.  From elective procedures (which are rarely covered) to major procedures like a hysterectomy, a health vacation in India, Singapore, or Thailand can often be less expensive than the costly co-payments under your current insurance carrier (assuming you have one).  It can even be cheaper than the costs of paying for surgery out of your own pocket, even when you factor in travel, accommodations, and hospital costs.  For women who want to consider a health vacation, there are plenty of online resources that can help come to a decision.  To begin your research, consider checking through our FAQ section or Forums.  These serve as useful launching pads for more focused information gathering. 

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