Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme
Q. The Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme is for- Published on 21 Mar 16a. Persons with Autism, etc.
b. Women
c. Senior Citizens
d. Old women in rural areas
ANSWER: Persons with Autism, etc.
- It is a Health Insurance Scheme for the welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities.
- There will be exemption of Service tax on general insurance services provided under ‘Niramaya’ Health Insurance Scheme launched by National Trust for the Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disability.
- Niramaya is conceived with the following objectives.
1. To provide affordable Health Insurance to persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation & Multiple Disabilities.
2. To encourage health services seeking behaviour among persons with developmental disability.
3. To improve the general health condition & quality of life of persons with developmental disability
- Contribution Payable for Enrolment/ renewal
(i) Rs.250/- if family monthly income is up to Rs.15000/- pm.
OR
(ii) Rs.500/- if family monthly income is above Rs.15000/- pm.
(iii) Only Renewal is free for BPL category.