Sri Lanka Approves Enhanced Suraksha Student Insurance Scheme for 2026/2027
Colombo, The Gulf Observer: Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of the Suraksha Student Insurance Scheme for the 2026/2027 period, introducing enhanced medical coverage and additional benefits for students.
The scheme will remain in effect from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, and will be implemented through an amendment to the existing agreement between the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited.
Under the revised scheme, students will be eligible for financial assistance of up to Rs. 75,000 for cochlear implant repairs and up to Rs. 20,000 for long-term medication for chronic kidney disease and chronic inflammatory arthritis.
The enhanced insurance coverage will also provide benefits of up to Rs. 20,000 for medical tests to detect specified conditions, including skin cancer, osteoporosis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV.
The expanded coverage will further include cancer treatment and related diagnostic tests, positron emission tomography (PET) scans, and hip, shoulder and knee joint replacement surgeries required as a result of accidents.
In addition, the scheme will provide Rs. 100,000 in compensation in the event of a student’s death resulting from an accident during educational trips, sporting events or other activities conducted under the supervision of education authorities.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who also serves as Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, presented the proposal to the Cabinet for approval.
The Cabinet approved the proposal, paving the way for the continuation of the student insurance scheme with expanded benefits for the 2026/2027 period.
The revised scheme aims to strengthen financial protection for students by broadening access to medical assistance and providing additional support in cases involving serious illnesses, medical procedures and accidental deaths.
