The Kerala government’s Norka Care scheme, a comprehensive health and accident insurance program for expatriate Keralites, has received an overwhelming response with over 25,000 expatriate families enrolling in the program. As a result, the enrollment deadline has been extended from October 22 to October 30. The scheme, implemented through Norka Roots, provides a Rs 5 lakh health insurance cover and Rs 10 lakh group personal accident insurance for each family, consisting of the expatriate, spouse, and two children below 25 years, at a premium of Rs 13,411.
To promote the scheme, special registration camps are being held in major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, and expatriate organizations across the globe are conducting awareness and registration campaigns. Eligible applicants can register through the official Norka Roots website or via the Norka Care mobile application. Norka-approved expatriate organizations can also facilitate mass enrollments, and special provisions have been made for companies employing expatriate Keralites abroad.
The coverage under the scheme will begin on November 1, Kerala Piravi Day, and cashless treatment is available through over 16,000 hospitals across India, including over 500 hospitals in Kerala. The scheme is a significant initiative by the Kerala government to provide comprehensive health and accident insurance coverage to expatriate Keralites and their families. With the extended enrollment deadline, more expatriate families can take advantage of this scheme and secure their health and well-being.
The response to the scheme has been excellent, with many expatriate families already enrolling in the program. The extension of the enrollment deadline is expected to encourage even more families to join the scheme. The Kerala government’s initiative is a significant step towards providing support and protection to expatriate Keralites and their families, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of many individuals and families. Overall, the Norka Care scheme is a valuable resource for expatriate Keralites, and the extended enrollment deadline provides an opportunity for more families to take advantage of this comprehensive health and accident insurance program.