Home Guards health insurance scheme launched in Visakhapatnam, a first in Andhra Pradesh
The 'Home Guards Health Insurance Scheme' was launched in Visakhapatnam, marking a first for Andhra Pradesh. This initiative will provide health insurance coverage to 975 Home Guards and their families, benefiting approximately 3,144 individuals. The scheme reflects the government's commitment to supporting police personnel at all levels and aims to enhance their morale and well-being.
- ▪The scheme provides a base cover of ₹3 lakh and a top-up of ₹33 lakh for Home Guards.
- ▪Home Guards will have access to treatment at major corporate hospitals under this insurance scheme.
- ▪The first-year premium of ₹88 lakh was paid from the Police Welfare Fund, with Home Guards contributing from the following year.
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Andhra Pradesh Home Minister V. Anitha on Friday (May 22, 2026) launched the ‘Home Guards Health Insurance Scheme’ for Home Guards working within the limits of the Visakhapatnam City Police, the first such scheme in the State. Under it, 975 Home Guards will get health insurance cover. The policy provides base cover of ₹3 lakh and a ₹33 lakh top-up. About 3,144 family members are expected to benefit.Ms. Anitha said the scheme reflected the government’s commitment to extending welfare measures to police personnel at every level, from senior officials to lower-rank staff and Home Guards.విశాఖ పోలీస్ కమిషనరేట్లో ఈరోజు హోంగార్డ్స్ ఆరోగ్య బీమా పథకాన్ని ప్రారంభించడం గర్వకారణంగా ఉంది. దేశంలో తొలిసారిగా హోంగార్డ్స్కు ఆరోగ్య బీమా అందించడం ఒక చారిత్రాత్మక ముందడుగు.
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