A revolutionary life insurance scheme has been introduced by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government under Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur through its Health Card program. ‘This is an innovative step to support the families of those who lose their primary breadwinner during treatment, a new benchmark for healthcare in Pakistan,’ added Dr Kamineni.
What is the Life Insurance Scheme?
The enhancement of the Health Card initiative is thus a life insurance scheme to supplement the existing expenditure on health insurance and offer financial aid to families in need. Here’s an overview:
- Coverage: If the family head for whom the Health Card is effective is dead, dependents receive monetary support.
- Support Amount: The family will receive 1 lakh as compensation to help them meet the financial challenges created by the loss.
Highlights of the Initiative
- The scheme has a formal agreement to be implemented without hiccups.
- This is the first time any province has included life insurance within a healthcare program at this level.
- This scheme also provides families with free medical treatments and financial relief for any tragic loss.
Why this Initiative is significant
- Economic struggles often follow when the family’s breadwinner is lost.
- It shows the government’s commitment to improving citizen’s financial and healthcare vulnerability.
- Life insurance aspect and the Health Card program integrate everything around life insurance.
How to avail the benefits
If families are already enrolled in the Health Card scheme, they automatically qualify for the life insurance benefits. If the family head passes away, then to claim the compensation, the dependents need to follow a simple process via official Health Card Centers.
KP Government’s Vision
In a statement, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur highlighted the need for innovative solutions prioritising citizens’ welfare. The initiative shows the government’s commitment to providing its people with a resilient and economically secure healthcare safety net.
If citizens need additional information, they are advised to contact the official helpline or the nearest Health Card center.
