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The renewed agreement with Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd. was officially signed on Thursday (09) in the presence of Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa.<br><br>Under the upgraded scheme, inpatient coverage has been raised to Rs. 300,000, while outpatient treatment limits have increased to Rs. 20,000. The critical illness cover now begins at Rs. 1.5 million, providing stronger financial protection for students facing major health conditions. Accident benefits have also been revised to include Rs. 200,000 for permanent disability and up to Rs. 100,000 for temporary disability.<br><br>Students from families earning below Rs. 240,000 annually\u2014an increase from the previous Rs. 180,000 limit\u2014will now be eligible for expanded life insurance benefits. 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