VP Dhankhar Resigns Citing Health Reasons: Importance Of Healthcare Post Retirement And How To Plan For It
Last Update Date: 06-10-2026
Published by Outlook Money
Abhishek Kumar's role: Quoted
Abhishek Kumar said rising medical costs can eat up most retirement savings in an emergency, and suggested combining comprehensive health insurance with a separate healthcare fund, since government schemes may not cover enough.
More of Abhishek's views on retirement
Prompted by the Vice President's resignation on health grounds, the article looks at planning for healthcare costs after retirement. It discusses medical inflation, the removal of age limits for buying health insurance, government health schemes for seniors, and the value of starting early.
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VP Dhankhar Resigns Citing Health Reasons: Importance Of Healthcare Post Retirement And How To Plan For It