The Economic Times

Rising hospital bills and health insurance premiums: Will Budget 2026 help to regulate this? Check what experts are demanding from hospital groups and IRDAI

Medical inflation in India is soaring, making health insurance unaffordable and leading to higher out-of-pocket expenses. Taxpayers hope Budget 2026 will bring regulation to hospital pricing and insurance premiums. Experts call for government intervention to control rising healthcare costs and ensure better patient protection.