AP Offers Free Insurance to Overseas Students
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy offers free insurance to overseas students belonging to the state through Andhra Pradesh Non Resident Telugu Society (APNRTS). APNRTS president Venkat S. Medapti said that the society offers various services to overseas citizens of AP (NRTs) across various countries. Pravasandhra Bharosa Bima (PBB) Insurance scheme is one such welfare service to NRTs studying and working abroad.
Venkat said that the government is now providing an opportunity for overseas students to enrol for free till January 15, 2024. The students are thereby requested to utilise the opportunity and enrol for the scheme at the earliest and there is a high possibility of an increase in PBB premium and benefits could decrease.
Venkat said that family members invest a fortune for their children’s overseas education with dreams of a bright future. He emphasised the importance of the PBB insurance scheme, noting that, if a student unfortunately falls victim to unforeseen situations while abroad, up to Rs. 10 lakhs life insurance is provided. He urged students studying abroad or their families to enrol for this scheme as soon as possible, highlighting that PBB enrolment would ensure financial assistance to families in case of unexpected fatalities.
Besides Rs.10 Lakh financial assistance in case of accidental death or permanent disability under PBB, there were other benefits like medical expenses for injuries or sickness of up to Rs.1 Lakh and one-way economy air-ticket in case of non-continuation of studies due to sickness/accidental injury and other benefits.
Venkat said that the parents or students may enrol in the Pravasandhra Barosa Bima Insurance Scheme by contacting APNRTS 24/7 Helpline numbers +91-863-2340678 or Whatsapp +91-8500027678 and log in to the website at https://www.apnrts.ap.gov.in/index.php/home/insurance_new or mail them at insurance@apnrts.com; helpline@apnrts.com. For information about other APNRTS services and updates, kindly visit https://www.apnrts.ap.gov.in/