Star Health introduces braille insurance policy for visually impaired

Star Health and Allied Insurance, a health insurance provider, has introduced an insurance policy in Braille, according to a statement from the company. This initiative aims to empower visually impaired individuals in India, enabling them to access health insurance information independently, the company added.

The newly-launched "Special Care Gold" policy offers tailored health coverage for people with disabilities.

The policy is designed to address the specific requirements of individuals with disabilities of 40 per cent or more, including physical, sensory, or cognitive impairments. The communique cites a 2022 study by the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, which estimated that vision impairment leads to an economic loss of Rs 646 billion in productivity.