Accra:The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of the Suraksha Student Insurance Scheme for the 2026/2027 period, introducing a variety of new and enhanced benefits for students.

According to News.LK, this scheme will be effective from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027 and will be executed through an amendment to the existing agreement between the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited.

The enhanced benefits will allow students to receive 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. Additionally, the scheme will offer up to Rs. 20,000 for tests to detect specific medical conditions such as skin cancer, osteoporosis screening, and testing for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV.

Insurance coverage will be expanded to include cancer treatment, related tests, PET scans, and surgeries for hip, shoulder, and knee joint replacements needed due to accidents. Moreover, a benefit of Rs. 100,000 will be provided in the event of a student’s death resulting from an accident during educational trips, sports events, or other activities supervised by educational authorities.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, serving as Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, presented the proposal for the Suraksha Student Insurance Scheme to the Cabinet, which has now granted its approval.