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Are you ready for a health emergency?

Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:42pm IST
 
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By iTrust Financial Advisors (www.itrust.in)

Lets start off by saying that we wish you and your loved ones the best of health. But, we are not sure if most Indian families are ready if, heaven forbid, a medical emergency were to occur in their family. What do we mean by being ready…..read on…..

* Do you know where your health insurance documents are?

* Do you know the contact number of your TPA? Do you know what a TPA’s role is?

* Do you have an emergency procedures list for the following:

* What to do and who to call

* What mode of transport you will use

* Shortest route from your home to your doctor/hospital

* Nearest chemist, and nearest 24hour chemist  Continued...

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