Micro-Insurance: Affordable Protection for All

Low-income households need insurance too. Micro-insurance offers affordable, simplified coverage—₹100/month for health, ₹50/month for life. Learn what's available and how it works.

By Deep Shah, CEO, IndSure

Micro-Insurance

Low-income households need insurance too. Micro-insurance offers affordable, simplified cover with minimal paperwork.

Who it's for: low-income families, rural households, informal-sector workers. Simplified documentation, easy claims.

Types

  • Health: ₹1L–₹5L cover, ₹100–₹300/month premium
  • Life: ₹50k–₹5L cover, ₹50–₹200/month premium
  • Accident: ₹1L–₹10L cover, ₹50–₹150/month premium

Small policies still have waiting periods, exclusions and sub-limits. Generic advice ends here—check what YOUR policy actually says.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for micro-insurance?

Low-income households (annual income < ₹1L–₹2L), rural families, informal sector workers. Simplified enrollment, minimal documentation, affordable premiums.

How much does micro-insurance cost?

₹100–₹500/month. Health: ₹100–₹300/month for ₹1L–₹5L coverage. Life: ₹50–₹200/month for ₹50k–₹5L coverage. Very affordable for low-income families.

What's the difference between micro-insurance and regular insurance?

Micro-insurance: Lower coverage (₹1L–₹5L), lower premiums (₹100–₹500/month), simplified process, designed for low-income. Regular insurance: Higher coverage (₹5L+), higher premiums (₹5k+/month), more features.