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Edelweiss General Insurance includes the LGBTQIA+ community for its Group Health Insurance policy

Mumbai, September 8: Digital insurer Edelweiss General (EGI) has announced that it has extended its Group Health Insurance policy to include members of the LGBTQIA+ community. EGI’s revamped group health policy now covers both LGBTQIA+ and unmarried partners (partners of the same or another gender who may be living in). The policy will also cover disabled children without any age limit and dependent children (with no disability) up to 30 years of age. EGI’s policy is a big step towards a more inclusive healthcare framework, given the fact that, traditionally, group health policies only included the legally wedded spouse of individuals. Companies opting for EGI’s group health coverage can now offer comprehensive coverage customized for the needs of diverse employees. Commenting on this de...