The Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NORKA) and the Kerala Pravasi Board have requested an extension of the deadline for renewing the Norka Care health insurance scheme. The current deadline for renewal is March 31, 2023. The scheme provides health insurance coverage to Non-Resident Keralites (NRKs) and their families.
The Norka Care health insurance scheme was launched in 2017 to provide affordable health insurance to NRKs. The scheme offers coverage up to Rs 15 lakh for a premium of Rs 450 per year. The scheme has been well-received by NRKs, with over 1.5 lakh people enrolled.
However, due to various reasons, including the COVID-19 pandemic, many NRKs have been unable to renew their policies on time. The Kerala Pravasi Board has received several requests from NRKs seeking an extension of the deadline. The board has forwarded these requests to the state government, seeking an extension of the deadline to June 30, 2023.
The NORKA has also written to the state government, requesting an extension of the deadline. The agency has cited the difficulties faced by NRKs in renewing their policies due to the pandemic and other reasons. The agency has also pointed out that many NRKs are still stranded in foreign countries due to travel restrictions and are unable to renew their policies.
The Kerala government has been urged to consider the requests and extend the deadline for renewing the Norka Care health insurance scheme. The extension would provide relief to thousands of NRKs who are facing difficulties in renewing their policies. The government is expected to take a decision on the matter soon.
The Norka Care health insurance scheme is an important initiative by the Kerala government to provide health insurance coverage to NRKs. The scheme has been successful in providing affordable health insurance to NRKs and their families. The extension of the deadline would ensure that more NRKs can benefit from the scheme and receive health insurance coverage. The Kerala government’s decision on the matter is eagerly awaited by NRKs and their families.