KATHMANDU

Nepal’s leading digital wallet, Khalti, has introduced a new health service package named ‘Khalti Suraksha Plus’ in collaboration with MetLife Insurance and Himalayan Everest Insurance. Starting at just NPR 760, users can avail themselves of life insurance, health insurance, accident insurance, and various health care packages worth up to NPR 5,30,000.

Users aged 18 to 60 can subscribe to ‘Khalti Suraksha Plus’. Subscribers can claim up to NPR 5,30,000 for health security, including life insurance of NPR 2,50,000, medical treatment expenses of NPR 50,000 for serious illnesses, and hospitalization, accident, and funeral expenses of up to NPR 2,30,000. Additionally, subscribers can enjoy health care benefits such as eye care, dental care, skin care, and related services worth NPR 1,50,000+.

Binaya Khadka, the CEO of Khalti, emphasized the importance of accessible insurance services amidst the economic challenges. He stated, “In today’s times, where bearing the burden of insurance facilities is necessary, we have introduced ‘Suraksha Plus’ in collaboration with MetLife Insurance and Himalayan Everest Insurance. Our goal is to ensure that no one is left uninsured due to financial constraints. With this package, available for just NPR 750 annually, users can benefit from life insurance, health insurance, accident insurance, and other health services worth NPR 5,30,000, with the added convenience of easily claiming the insurance amount within a short period.”

Previously, Khalti had introduced the ‘Khalti Suraksha’ health service subscription, available at an annual fee of NPR 360, providing health and accident insurance of up to NPR 2.3 million and various health care benefits of NPR 1.5 million.