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Gig Workers Insurance Scheme
September 24 , 2023
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- The Karnataka Labour Department issued a government order, notifying the Rs 4 lakh health insurance cover for gig workers of the state.
- The exact number of gig workers in the state is estimated to be over 2 lakhs.
- Once the scheme is rolled out, the gig workers employed as full time/part time delivery personnel in e-commerce companies are set to benefit from this accidental cover.
- Hospital expenses of up to Rs 1 lakh will be reimbursed and benefits will apply in cases of accidents on duty and off duty, but only for active workers.
- Karnataka is only second after Rajasthan to provide health insurance for gig workers.
- Gig workers aged between 18 and 60, those not falling under the tax bracket, and individuals not currently availing of PF/ESI benefits are eligible for the insurance.
- Anyone who has been working as a gig worker with any e-commerce company for at least six months will also be eligible for the scheme.
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