Vodafone Idea has partnered with Aditya Birla health insurance to offer Rs. 1,000 worth of hospitalization expenses per day on medical exigencies which also includes Covid, and Rs. 2,000 per day on ICU expenses, to Vi users who subscribe to these plans.
Vi Hospicare insurance can be availed with on recharge of ₹51 and ₹301. With the new offer, both companies plan to provide in-built health insurance benefits to a large base of Indian users who are not covered under any plan.
This offering of ‘Vi Hospicare’ provides hospitalization cover for Vi prepaid customers. Vi customers get a fixed cover of up to Rs. 1,000 for a period of 24 hours of hospitalization, and Rs. 2,000 of cover for ICU expenses, from ABHI.
According to a release by the company, the offer covers hospitalization for ailments including Covid-19 or any pre-existing disease. The company has claimed that Vi Hospicare’s bundled health insurance can be availed with two recharges at different price points of ₹51 and ₹301.
Commenting on the partnership, Mayank Bathwal, CEO, Aditya Birla Health Insurance, said, “The country is witness to issue of unplanned medical expenses where people pay for medical emergencies from their savings. These expenses can lead to a heavy financial burden and impoverishment for some. At Aditya Birla Health Insurance, we believe that healthcare protection should be universal and strive to offer need-based health insurance for all at an affordable cost. Vi Hospicare will serve as an easily accessible simplified health insurance cover that offers hospitalization benefit for necessary treatment with hassle-free claims. The partnership with Vi will provide the necessary reach and penetration to reinforce our commitment towards extending prudent health insurance solutions to customers across diverse economic backgrounds."
Commenting on the initiative of Hospicare, Avneesh Khosla, CMO, Vi said “At Vi, we strive to empower our consumers to thrive. We are focused on bringing innovative, affordable solutions for a better tomorrow for over 1 billion Indian mobile phone users. Vi Hospicare offering, in association with Aditya Birla Health Insurance, is another endeavor under our collaborative program to provide beneficial, value adding solutions to our customers. Health and Wellness is a prime focus area at Vi, and with this partnership, we have taken a significant step ahead that will help ease the financial burden of unexpected hospitalization for our users. I am sure this simplistic offering, with no hidden costs, and powerful benefits, will be immensely beneficial for our prepaid customers across different social strata."
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