Increased benefits under the Suraksha insurance

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Department of Education has received cabinet approval to increase the benefits given under the Suraksha insurance. The daily allowance granted in case of hospitalization has been increased from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 3000. The coverage provided for external treatments has been doubled to Rs. 20,000. Meanwhile, the insurance cover has also increased the payout offered in case of parental death from Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 200,000.