Telecom giant Globacom has partnered with insurance firm AXA Mansard Health to introduce an innovative healthcare initiative aimed at making affordable health insurance accessible to Nigerians. The scheme, which combines health coverage with a lottery incentive, allows subscribers to be automatically entered into weekly and monthly raffle draws, offering them a chance to win N1 million.
In a statement, Globacom revealed that the health insurance lottery is designed to reward subscribers, whether or not they utilize the health benefits. “N1 million will be won by any subscriber whose number is picked in the monthly draw. The objective is to reward subscribers irrespective of whether or not they access the health insurance benefits, thereby providing a pay-back benefit to subscribers,” the company explained.
The health insurance package is accessible through multiple channels, including SMS, USSD, and the web. Subscribers can easily dial *3013# from their mobile phones to choose from daily, weekly, or monthly subscription plans priced at N50, N300, and N750 respectively. Each plan offers the flexibility of one-time or auto-renewal options.
Globacom highlighted the convenience of the service, noting that subscribers can connect with medical practitioners via tele-consultation and access free drugs and treatment at thousands of pharmacies across Nigeria. The scheme leverages the Glo network to deliver simple, affordable micro health insurance to subscribers nationwide, regardless of their location.
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Targeted at Nigerians of all ages and social classes, the insurance packages offer significant advantages by eliminating out-of-pocket expenses for basic health consultations and medications. Subscribers can also benefit from free medication up to a specified amount.
Speaking at the launch of the service, AXA Mansard’s Chief Marketing Officer, Adebola Surakat, emphasized the firm’s commitment to providing quality and affordable healthcare. “AXA Mansard is very delighted to have found the same level of commitment in Globacom and other partners on this project. The combined purpose of AXA to act for human progress and Glo to power ambitions is at the heart of this product. Ultimately, however, Nigerians win,” Surakat stated.
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The CEO of Truthware Solutions, the technical designer and integrator of the service, Deji Macaulay, described the product as a revolutionary approach to healthcare. “This innovative service offers protection to customers against a wide range of health risks, providing cover for primary care and hospitalization. The product features easy enrollment, swift claim processing, and affordable premiums, making it accessible to millions of Nigerians,” Macaulay said.
This partnership between Globacom and AXA Mansard marks a significant step towards achieving universal health coverage in Nigeria, making healthcare accessible to everyone, everywhere in the country.
