Government approves Suraksha student insurance programme for 2025/2026 with key amendments

Colombo, Dec. 23 (Daily Mirror) - The government has approved the implementation of the Suraksha Student Insurance Programme for the year 2025/2026, following a review of issues identified during its previous rollout. Circular instructions will be issued to guide the programme’s execution with key amendments.

The Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry has signed agreements with Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited to implement the programme, which aims to ensure that students facing health-related disruptions can continue their education without interruption.

Around 4 million students enrolled in government schools, government-approved private schools, Pirivena, and assisted special schools will be covered under health insurance, accident coverage, and life insurance categories.

Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister, announced the following amendments for the 2025/2026 programme:

Implementation of the programme until 31 August 2026.

Increase of the annual income threshold for low-income families eligible for the parent death benefit from Rs. 180,000 to Rs. 240,000.

Provision of up to Rs. 75,000 for scoliosis braces and cochlear equipment.

Benefits of up to Rs. 20,000 for students requiring long-term medication for critical illnesses and seven other identified ailments.

Addition of five new critical illnesses: Pneumothorax, Encephalitis, Thalassemia, Hereditary Spherocytosis, and Sickle Cell Anemia.

From 1 September 2025, students can submit claim applications at any regional office of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited.

The revised programme aims to strengthen student protection and support their uninterrupted education through comprehensive insurance coverage.