India’s largest retail health insurer, Star Health and Allied Insurance (Star Health Insurance), on Thursday (September 5, 2024) launched an “industry-first” insurance policy in Braille.
The policy offers comprehensive protection tailored to people with a disability of 40 percent or more, the company said in a statement on Thursday.
“Reinforcing Star Health Insurance’s commitment to inclusion and accessibility, this is a significant step towards ensuring that the blind and visually impaired diaspora can access information and make independent decisions on matters related to their health and finances,” the company said.
The ‘Special Care Gold’ policy is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of persons with disabilities (PWDs), the company said, adding that in 2017, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reported that 34 million people in India, or 2.5 per cent of the population, are visually impaired.
Anand Roy, MD & CEO, Star Health Insurance, said, “We are pleased to announce the launch of the ‘Special Care Gold’ policy in Braille. This is an important milestone in our mission to provide equitable access to health insurance across all segments of society. This policy goes beyond traditional insurance and embodies our commitment to ensure that people with disabilities receive the comprehensive support and coverage they need.”
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