{
  "id": 15759651,
  "title": "Implementation of Suraksha Student Insurance Program for the Year 2026/2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/implementation-of-suraksha-student-insurance-program-for-the-year",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T14:57:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/implementation-of-suraksha-student-insurance-program-for-the-year-2026-2027/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Suraksha Student Insurance Program was launched with the aim of providing necessary support for students facing various challenges due to health issues, enabling them to pursue their education uninterrupted. Eligible students include those enrolled in government schools, government-approved private institutions, Pirivenas, and assisted special schools. The program's approval was granted by the Cabinet of Ministers, following the Prime Minister's recommendation as the Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education. The revised agreement between the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education and the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation will remain in effect from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027.\n\nKey enhancements to the program include financial assistance for hearing aid repair costs up to Rs. 75,000, long-term medication expenses up to Rs. 20,000 for chronic kidney diseases and Chronic Inflammatory Arthritis, and coverage for various cancer screenings, such as Skin Cancer, Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder (PTLD), Osteoporosis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV. Additionally, the program has extended coverage for critical illness expenses, including hip, shoulder, and knee joint replacements due to accidents, PET Scans, and accidental fatalities during school-organized events, now offering a substantial payout of Rs. 100,000 to affected students and their families.",
  "summary": "The Suraksha Student Insurance Program has been initiated with the primary objective of the creation of the necessary environment for the students who encounter various obstacles due to various health issues to overcome barriers and continue their education without any interruption. The students studying in government schools, government approved private schools, Pirivenas and Assisted special […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}