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    GigVistas partners with Alyve Health to launch health plans for gig workers

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    GigVistas said that members who purchase the health plans would have additional benefits of free doctor (GP) consultation on call for 12 months, discounts on medicines and exclusive access to health and wellness programmes. In addition, gig professionals will be able to purchase health insurance online on GigVistas without requiring any pre-issuance medical check-ups.

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    "The launch of health insurance for gig professionals is an important milestone in the journey towards building a trusted gig ecosystem."
    AI-powered gig-work platform GigVistas has announced its partnership with Alyve Health to launch comprehensive health plans for India’s 8 million+ gig economy professionals.

    The newly-launched plans are India’s first to cover gig professionals along with their families and are affordable, keeping in mind the specific needs of independent contractors, freelancers, and gig professionals.

    Starting today, all members of GigVistas will be able to purchase a comprehensive and affordable health cover for themselves or their families. The plans start from Rs. 999 per year for their families and are between 40-70% cheaper than similar products available for retail customers. The plans offer benefits including health cover of up to Rs. 30 lakh, and options for extending the coverage to elderly parents up to the age of 75 years. Digital healthcare including complimentary access to doctors on call and discounts on medicines and diagnostics are included in the plan.

    “We realised that gig workers and freelancers often miss out on the benefits that a full-time employee gets, especially a group health plan. Our health plans have therefore been designed by Alyve Health to match or exceed the benefits of employer-provided group health covers," said Anilesh Seth, co-founder and CEO of GigVistas.

    The launch of health insurance for gig professionals is also an important milestone in the journey towards building a trusted gig ecosystem that provides security for gig professionals and simultaneously enables companies to find high-quality talent for their just-in-time hiring needs, Seth added.

    “Health insurance covers are fast becoming expensive investments. We have an ideal partner in GigVistas to take our insurance solutions to millions of independent gig professionals in India, who are otherwise not eligible for group health covers," said Shashank Avadhani, co-founder and CEO of Alyve Health.

    GigVistas said that members who purchase the health plans would have additional benefits of free doctor (GP) consultation on call for 12 months, discounts on medicines and exclusive access to health and wellness programmes. In addition, gig professionals will be able to purchase health insurance online on GigVistas without requiring any pre-issuance medical check-ups.

    According to a 2021 Boston Consulting Group and Michael & Susan Dell Foundation report, India has 8 million gig workers or professionals, and the number of flexi or gig jobs could soar to 90 million in 8-10 years. Another report by ASSOCHAM said that India has around 15 million freelance workers engaged in projects in sectors like IT, HR, and designing.


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