UPDATES : MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR THE ELDERLY

The Supreme Court has provided some relief to senior citizens who are often refused renewal of their mediclaim policies by insurance companies, whether in the private sector or in the public sector, on the ground that they require frequent hospitalization, leading to higher reimbursement claims.  The nurse motioned to one of the expectant fathers and announced, "You have a son." Another man dropped his cigarette, jumped up and cried, "Say, what's the idea? I was here before he was."

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A boy asked his father, "Dad, how much does it cost to get married?"

"I don't know," replied his father, "I am still paying."

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Sales manager to an applicant: "Have you any previous sales experience?"

"Yes, sir, I sold my house, my car, the piano and almost all my wife's jewellery."

July-September, 2008