Who needs an insurance cover against vector-borne disease
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Go for a standard vector-borne diseases policy if you don’t have a regular health plan
Recently, the insurance regulator, IRDAI, came out with a standalone standardised health cover for vector-borne diseases - Mashak Rakshak. Insurers are being encouraged to introduce this product from April 1, 2021.
Vector-borne diseases are transmitted through carriers such as mosquitoes, fleas and bugs. Malaria, dengue and chikungunya are some common vector-borne diseases. According to the World Health Organisation, over seven lakh people die every year globally on account of such diseases. So, this cover can address specific disease-related needs of people, particularly during the monsoon season when the infections rate is high.