Second phase of Pravasi insurance scheme for expats to begin on August 18
The Kerala government is launching the second phase of the NoRKA Care Plus insurance scheme for expatriates, with enrollment open from August 18 to September 18. The scheme offers comprehensive health and accident coverage for non-resident Keralites and their families.
Why it matters
It provides essential social security and financial protection for a large migrant workforce, reflecting the state's commitment to its diaspora.
The second phase of enrollment for NoRKA Care Plus, a comprehensive health and accident insurance scheme for expatriate Keralites, will be inaugurated by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on August 18. The portal for the scheme will also be launched on the occasion.
Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, Rajesh Madhavan, Chief Executive Officer of NoRKA-ROOTS, the field agency of the Department of Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NoRKA) in Kerala, said that enrollment for the second phase would be open from August 18 to September 18.
The second phase of enrollment will cover the remaining eight months of the NoRKA Care Plus policy period, from August 18, 2026, to April 14, 2027. The scheme came into effect on April 15, 2026. Accordingly, there will be some changes in the premium for the insurance coverage, Mr. Madhavan said.
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