Health Insurance Scheme for Weavers (HIS)

[Indian]

Health Insurance Scheme for Weavers (HIS)​

Eligibility​

• Should be an Indian Citizen
• The weaver should be earning at least 50% of his income from handloom weaving
• All weavers, whether male or female, are eligible to be covered under the “Health Insurance Scheme”

Benefits​

• The beneficiaries would avail a package of Rs 15,000 that includes both pre-existing diseases and new diseases. The division in terms of disbursement of the amount according to the medical conditions stands as- Maternity benefits (per child for the first two)- Rs 2500, Eye treatment – Rs 75, Spectacles – Rs 250, Domiciliary Hospitalisation- Rs 4000, Ayurvedic/Unnani/Homeopathic/Siddha- Rs 4000, Hospitalization (including pre and post)- Rs 15000, Baby coverage-500, OPD and limit per illness- Rs 7500.