Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Kerala Launches Insurance Scheme for Expatriates
The government of Kerala has started a new insurance plan called Norka Care for Keralites living or studying abroad.
This plan will give people health insurance worth 5 lakh rupees and accident insurance worth 10 lakh rupees.
It will cover those with a NORKA ID card and students from Kerala studying overseas.
A big advantage of this plan is that it has lower rates than current plans.
People with existing health issues can also get coverage.
You can get cashless treatment in many hospitals across Kerala and India.
The government plans to possibly expand the scheme to hospitals in GCC countries.
Registration is open now until October 22.
Kerala launched Norka Care, an insurance scheme for expatriates.
The scheme includes health and accident insurance.
Health insurance covers up to Rs 5 lakh.
Accident insurance covers up to Rs 10 lakh.
The scheme is available to Keralite expatriates and students.
- Who
- Kerala government
- What
- Launched an insurance scheme for expatriates called Norka Care.
- When
- Launched on September 22, available from November 1.
- Where
- Kerala, with coverage in Kerala and India
- Why
- To provide health and accident insurance to Keralite expatriates.
- Scheme Name
- Norka Care
- Coverage Includes
- Health and Accident Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- Rs 5 lakh
- Accident Insurance Coverage
- Rs 10 lakh
- Eligibility
- Keralite expatriates with NORKA ID cards and students from Kerala studying abroad
- Start Date
- November 1