Kathmandu. Nepal’s leading digital payment service provider eSewa in collaboration with Shikhar Insurance Company has been providing health insurance coverage to Nepalese through “Sahara Health Insurance”. Through this insurance scheme, eSewa has been providing hassle-free and reliable health insurance to the general public at a very affordable rate.
Only Rs. This insurance plan starts from Rs. 1,399 and includes health and accident related benefits. The company will provide insurance cover up to Rs 6 lakh. Customers need not go through any paperwork or visit the office of the insurance company to buy this insurance policy. Customers can buy or renew this insurance plan in a few minutes through the eSewa app.
Under this scheme, customers can buy health insurance plans up to Rs 1 lakh, Rs 2 lakh, or Rs 5 lakh, depending upon their needs and age. The policy covers 24 hours or more hospitalization, cashless treatment in over 25 hospitals, more than 150 daycare services and medical expenses worth before and after discharge. In addition, accident insurance up to Rs. 1 lakh is also available in this insurance.
The scheme is available for people between the age group of 5 to 65 years, completely based on digital medium. Customers can pay through eSewa by filling in the required details from the ‘Insurance’ section of the app and choosing the coverage as per their or their family’s requirements. After the payment is completed, the insurance policy is immediately available digitally.
Sahara Health Insurance has become an effective medium to expand people’s access to quality health insurance by reducing the financial burden caused by various diseases, accidents, and health complications. Through affordable premiums, simplified digital processes and comprehensive coverage, we remain committed to expanding health insurance to more Nepali citizens and strengthen their health and financial security.”
More than 10,000 customers have been benefitted from this scheme in less than a year. With the aim of simplifying the insurance service through digital means, esewa has been continuously expanding its scope of digital financial services. In collaboration with various insurance companies, eSewa has been providing various insurance policies to increase people’s access to insurance services.
