‘Suraksha’ student insurance programme extended for 2026
View(s):The cabinet has approved the implementation of the ‘Suraksha’ student insurance programme for 2025/2026, including the amendments.
The Ministry of Education has entered into agreements with Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited to execute the Suraksha student insurance programme with the objective of facilitating education activities of students who experience health issues.
Accordingly, 4 million students educated in government schools, government approved private schools, pirivena and assisted special schools are covered under the health insurance, accident coverage, and life insurance categories.
Considering the issues recognised when implementing the programme, the Cabinet granted approval that the ‘Suraksha’ Student Insurance Programme for 2025/2026 will be implemented including amendments and thereby actions will be taken to issue relevant circular instructions.
The amendments are, implementation of ‘Suraksha’ Student Insurance Programme until 31.08.2026 in relation to 2025/2026, amendment of the annual income of low income category considered at granting parent death benefit from Rs 180,000 to Rs 240,000, granting benefit up to rupees 75,000 for the Scoliosis Brace which is used for correcting distortion of the spinal code and Cochlea Equipment.
Among those amendments were also matters such as granting benefits up to Rs 20,000 for students taking medicine for longer periods for critical illness category and another 7 identified ailments, adding 5 more ailments such as Pneumothorax, Encephalitis, Thalassemia, Hereditary Spherocytosis and Sickle Cell Anemia which are in the critical ailment category.
From September 1, the handover of claim applications for obtaining benefits can be done at any regional office of Sri Lanka Insurance General Limited. (KW)
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