Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan asks Keralam govt. to reverse premium hike for NoRKA Care insurance scheme
The premium for a ‘family floater’ policy (with a coverage of ₹5 lakh) has been hiked from ₹13,411 to a range between ₹35,664 and ₹77,773, he says
Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan has urged the Kerala government to take prompt action in response to the concerns expressed by the expatriate community over the significant hike in premiums for the NoRKA Care insurance scheme. In a social media post, Vijayan accused the United Democratic Front (UDF) government of prioritizing private insurance companies' interests over the well-being of expatriates who are already coping with the crisis in the Middle East.
The government has refused to permit a discussion on the issue in the Legislative Assembly and maintains a negative stance despite demands from various expatriate organizations. The premium for a family floater policy, with coverage of ₹5 lakh, has been increased from ₹13,411 to a range between ₹35,664 and ₹77,773, causing immense financial strain on expatriates in the Gulf and senior citizens returning home.
Vijayan argued that the government justifies the hike by citing the reluctance of insurance companies to continue the previous agreement due to high claim values, despite the previous government's provision allowing individuals with existing medical conditions to enroll. The hike could endanger the entire scheme, and Vijayan called for a revision of the rates downward to address the reasonable demands of the affected expatriates.
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