Despite expanded insurance coverage, the expense has remained high in the State, a persistent finding across multiple National Sample Survey rounds for Kerala. Nearly 78% of Kerala’s elderly population reported illness, the highest among States, which could be an indication of its high health-seeking behaviour and higher utilisation of health care and not necessarily worse health outcomes
Kerala’s out-of-pocket expense in hospitals still among the highest in country
Despite expanded insurance coverage, the expense has remained high in the State, a persistent finding across multiple National Sample Survey rounds for Kerala. Nearly 78% of Kerala’s elderly population reported illness, the highest among States, which could be an indication of its high health-seeking behaviour and higher utilisation of health care and not necessarily worse health outcomes
Published: 27 April 2026
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