The parent company of Paytm, One97 Communications has launched 'Paytm Health Saathi', an exclusive health and income protection plan for its merchant partners. This is available on the ‘Paytm for Business’ app.
This comes as part of Paytm's ongoing efforts to support its vast network of merchant partners by providing them with affordable, comprehensive healthcare benefits. Paytm aims to safeguard the well-being of its merchants, ensuring their health and business continuity.
The introduction of Paytm Health Saathi underscores our unwavering dedication to the well-being of our merchant partners. This initiative is crucial to our mission to provide them with comprehensive and affordable coverage that aids their ongoing operations. Through customized solutions that meet their specific needs, we strive to enhance the robust support system we offer to our community of business owners", Paytm's Spokesperson said.
Paytm Health Saathi that starts at just Rs 35 per month offers a range of services that include unlimited doctor teleconsultation and in-person doctor visits (OPD) within its partner network. The plan also included income protection cover in the event of business interruptions due to accidents or natural calamities such as floods, fires, or strikes.
Along with the doctor teleconsultation, additional benefits including discounts at leading pharmacies and on diagnostic tests are provided. Meanwhile, the claim process is also streamlined and is made easy in the App.
The Paytm Health Saathi plan's pilot was launched in May and has seen over 3,000 merchant partners avail the plan. Following this initial success, the firm has rolled out this plan to all its merchants in the month.
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