Date:12/07/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/07/12/stories/2007071260541100.htm

Andhra Pradesh

Mediclaim policy for journalists extended

HYDERABAD: The Government has agreed to extend the group mediclaim policy for journalists for the fourth consecutive year. APUWJ president K. Amarnath in a press note issued here on Wednesday said under the policy , journalists who join the scheme would be extended medical insurance cover for self, spouse and two children up to Rs. 1 lakh for medical treatment during the year.