Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd in a press release said that around 34 million people were visually impaired in India and it is committed to supporting the marginalized and underserved section of the society with training and upskilling to become health insurance agents.
“We are pleased to announce the launch of the Special Care Gold policy in Braille. This is a significant 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 ensuring that people with disabilities receive the comprehensive support and coverage they need,” said Anand Roy, MD & CEO, Star Health Insurance.
The policy addresses the critical need for inclusive and comprehensive health coverage for this underserved customer segment. The Special Care Gold policy exemplifies Star Health Insurance’s commitment to ensuring that quality healthcare is accessible to all.
“Our goal is to build a more inclusive insurance sector, and specifically for the 34 million people in India who are visually impaired. We are dedicated to ensuring the democratization of not only quality health insurance, but also scaling it up to enable Financial inclusion “Creating sustainable income generating opportunities for this underserved and marginalized sector of society,” Roy said.
Well-known industrialist and Co-Founder and Chairman of Bollant Industries, visually impaired entrepreneur Srikanth Bolla was also present during the launch of insurance policy in Braille.The Braille The Special Care Gold version of the policy document was developed in collaboration with the National Association of the Blind. The policy offers customized coverage for people with 40 percent or more disability, including those with physical or cognitive disabilities. It covers essential medical treatments and support services, the company said.
(With contributions from the agency)
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