Saif Ali Khan’s treatment expenses spark debate on wealth and inequality

Famous Indian actor Saif Ali Khan on Thursday was attacked by an intruder with a knife at his house in Bandra West, Mumbai.Since then the actor is admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. He is now out of danger, but is still under monitoring due to the severity of the attack.Amidst all this, the details of Saif’s health insurance have been leaked on social media. The insurance company Niva Bupa has cleared most of the medical bill of the actor.According to the details of the actor’s health insurance which is going viral on social media, his treatment request was approved on Jan 16, 2025 by the insurance company.The actor is expected to stay in the hospital for five days from Jan 16 to 21. The total cost of the treatment is Rs3.5 million, out of which Rs2.5 million have already been approved by the insurance company.There is a debate over disparities faced by the ordinary people and celebrities. It is believed Niva Bupa would typically not approve claims exceeding Rs500,000 for treatment of ordinary people. This underscores the contrasting treatment celebrities receive when accessing healthcare benefits.