An NRI couple has moved back to India after spending 17 years in the United States. The couple, who recently relocated with their twins, shared their story in a viral video series on social media, explaining that the American healthcare system and lack of adequate maternity leave were major factors behind their decision.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter 17 years in the US, we moved to India and the reason might shock people who\u2019ve never had to deal with the American healthcare system,\u201d Dhara said in her post on Instagram.<\/p>\n
She added that becoming a mother changed everything: \u201cWhen I became a mom, reality hit me in a way I never expected. I had twins, and just six weeks of maternity leave to recover and figure out motherhood. After the six weeks, like every mom, I was expected to go back to normal life while still learning, still healing and still exhausted.\u201d<\/p>\n
She said the healthcare expenses added to the pressure. \u201cFor the privilege of having health insurance, our premiums kept rising,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
In a detailed caption, Dhara explained the financial burden of healthcare in the US: \u201cBefore insurance even helps, you first have to hit your yearly deductible. Meaning every doctor visit, test \u2014 whatever it is \u2014 you pay until hitting the out-of-pocket deductible. For us, that was $14,000 out of pocket on top of monthly premiums. The cheapest plan we were quoted for just the two of us was $1,600\/month with a $15,000 deductible. That didn\u2019t even include our twins.\u201d<\/p>\n
She said that even simple health concerns became \u201cexpensive, slow, and stressful.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a previous video, Dhara had shared that family was the primary reason for their return. \u201cMy husband, my twins and myself – it\u2019s to grow up the way we did, by love, care, culture and a sense of belonging,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
To conclude, Dhara emphasised that every family\u2019s situation is different. \u201cOur journey won\u2019t be everyone\u2019s, but it\u2019s ours and we\u2019re shaping it in the way that feels best for us,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
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