Netherlands: Findings from a longitudinal prospective study have shown a strong positive relation between fasting plasma ketone body levels and incident type 2 diabetes (T2D) in the general.
No waiting period! Now have day 1 coverage for pre-existing diseases
The option to reduce waiting period existed earlier also in some health plans, but what has changed now is the affordability factor and relaxed underwriting norms.
Long waiting period has been one of the key deterrents for people buying a health insurance.
Health insurance policies come with a waiting period of up to four years during which they don t cover some pre-existing diseases (PEDs). A pre-existing disease is a medical condition with which a person is already suffering before buying the policy. The exclusion of PEDs becomes a pain-point for many who would want a comprehensive coverage from day one.