Remote Benefits:
India
Remote builds belonging for your global team with comprehensive local plans at competitive rates.
Health Insurance
The core benefits listed below are part of Remote's basic compensation package for all employees in India. All customers must offer health insurance benefits to their team in India.
The health insurance coverages and rates listed here are for the new plan year, December 25, 2023, to December 24, 2024. Prices are listed in USD unless otherwise stated, local currency equivalent will be determined based on exchange rate at the time of invoicing. The pricing and benefits are subject to change in response to business and market changes and we will update you when those changes take place. You can email support@remote.com with any questions!
Coverage Feature | PLATINUM PLAN
| PLATINUM PREMIUM
| DIAMOND
| DIAMOND PREMIUM
| |
Coverage Feature Inpatient Cover Limit | PLATINUM PLAN
₹2,000,000 per year | PLATINUM PREMIUM
₹4,000,000 per year | DIAMOND
₹2,000,000 per year | DIAMOND PREMIUM
₹4,000,000 per year | |
Coverage Feature Outpatient Cover Limit | PLATINUM PLAN
₹40,000 per year | PLATINUM PREMIUM
Same as the Platinum Plan | DIAMOND
Same as the Platinum Plan | DIAMOND PREMIUM
Same as the Platinum Plan | |
Coverage Feature Co-pay | PLATINUM PLAN
None | PLATINUM PREMIUM
None | DIAMOND
None | DIAMOND PREMIUM
None | |
Coverage Feature Deductible | PLATINUM PLAN
None | PLATINUM PREMIUM
None | DIAMOND
None | DIAMOND PREMIUM
None | |
Coverage Feature Family Coverage (Medical Insurance) | PLATINUM PLAN
Employee + spouse + 4 children | PLATINUM PREMIUM
Employee + spouse + 4 children | DIAMOND
Employee + spouse + 4 children + parents/parents-in-law | DIAMOND PREMIUM
Employee + spouse + 4 children + parents/parents-in-law | |
Coverage Feature Age Coverage (Medical Insurance) | PLATINUM PLAN
1 day - 65 yrs | PLATINUM PREMIUM
1 day - 65 yrs | DIAMOND
1 day - 90 yrs | DIAMOND PREMIUM
1 day - 90 yrs | |
Coverage Feature Accident and Disability Insurance | PLATINUM PLAN
| PLATINUM PREMIUM
Same as the Platinum Plan | DIAMOND
Same as the Platinum Plan | DIAMOND PREMIUM
Same as the Platinum Plan | |
Coverage Feature Dental Coverage | PLATINUM PLAN
| PLATINUM PREMIUM
Same as the Platinum Plan | DIAMOND
Same as the Platinum Plan | DIAMOND PREMIUM
Same as the Platinum Plan | |
Coverage Feature Vision Coverage | PLATINUM PLAN
| PLATINUM PREMIUM
Same as the Platinum Plan | DIAMOND
Same as the Platinum Plan | DIAMOND PREMIUM
Same as the Platinum Plan | |
Coverage Feature Maternity | PLATINUM PLAN
| PLATINUM PREMIUM
Same as the Platinum Plan | DIAMOND
Same as the Platinum Plan | DIAMOND PREMIUM
Same as the Platinum Plan | |
Coverage Feature EAP and Wellness | PLATINUM PLAN
| PLATINUM PREMIUM
Same as the Platinum Plan | DIAMOND
Same as the Platinum Plan | DIAMOND PREMIUM
Same as the Platinum Plan | |
Coverage Feature Medications on Prescription | PLATINUM PLAN
Up to 22% discount on prescription medicines Minimum order value of ₹50 Serviceable across 16,000+ pin codes | PLATINUM PREMIUM
Same as the Platinum Plan | DIAMOND
Same as the Platinum Plan | DIAMOND PREMIUM
Same as the Platinum Plan | |
Coverage Feature Teleconsult | PLATINUM PLAN
Unlimited | PLATINUM PREMIUM
Same as the Platinum Plan | DIAMOND
Same as the Platinum Plan | DIAMOND PREMIUM
Same as the Platinum Plan |
Flexi Benefits
Remote offers a default monthly meal voucher amount of ₹2,200/~27USD (₹100 per day based on 22 working days), paid through the Pazcare flex benefits card provider. In India, while offering meal vouchers is common, it is not mandatory. This benefit allows employees enrolled under the old tax regime to enjoy tax exemptions on meal vouchers, leading to tax savings based on their specific tax slab. Since this is a salary deduction, employees can opt in or out as they wish, without any additional cost for the employer. For more information, please visit here.
Remote Mental Health Program
The rates listed here are for July 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025 policy year.
Remote has partnered with Oliva, the UK & Europe's #1 rated employee mental wellbeing platform. Oliva is available on desktop and as a mobile app and it includes:
- 1-to-1 therapy with a curated pool of top-quality therapists (35+ languages available)
- Advanced matching service to find each employee the right therapist for them within 48 hours (98% success rate)
- Personal wellbeing profile with tailored recommendations and info to track progress
- Curated self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, Oliva Talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers
- 24/7 mental health helplines for when an employee is struggling and needs to talk to someone immediately
- and more
Customers may elect to offer the mental health program benefits to their teams and can choose among 5 different plans. If one of the mental health benefit is offered, the employee will automatically be enrolled and you will be charged for it monthly. However, employees have the option to opt out of the benefit. If they choose to do so, they will be unenrolled and charges will stop effective from the next month.
It is essential to be aware that in certain countries, Mental Health benefits may be categorized as 'Benefits in Kind' (BIK). This categorization means that the monthly premiums, which the company pays for the benefit, might be counted as part of the employee's taxable income according to the local tax laws.
Pricing and benefits are subject to change in response to business and market changes and we will update you when those changes take place.
You can email support@remote.com with any questions!
Currency: Prices listed in USD, local currency equivalent will be determined based on the exchange rate at the time of invoicing.
Basic Mental Health Program $3.00/MO. | Standard Mental Health Program $8.47/MO. | Plus Mental Health Program $15.70/MO. | Premium Mental Health Program $22.70/MO. | Platinum Mental Health Program $35.83/MO. | |
Basic Mental Health Program $3.00/MO. Platform Access Only This plan does not include pre-paid Therapy / Coaching sessions.
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves in the Oliva platform ($91/session) | Standard Mental Health Program $8.47/MO. Includes:
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves in the Oliva platform ($91/session) | Plus Mental Health Program $15.70/MO. Includes:
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves in the Oliva platform ($91/session) | Premium Mental Health Program $22.70/MO. Includes:
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves in the Oliva platform ($91/session) | Platinum Mental Health Program $35.83/MO. Includes:
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves in the Oliva platform ($91/session) | Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves in the Oliva platform ($91/session) |
Remote Global Business Travel Insurance
The rates listed here are for November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
Remote has partnered with Expatriate Group, a specialized insurance provider offering comprehensive business travel insurance solutions designed for global businesses. Remote's business travel is a Multi-trip Insurance and it includes:
- Emergency Medical Support with access to emergency medical care and evacuation services in case of illness or injury while traveling.
- Baggage and Business Equipment Coverage that protects personal belongings and essential business equipment during travel
- Travel Delay and Trip Cancellation for unexpected travel delays or cancellations
- Personal Liability and Accidental Death with coverage up $100,000 per trip across all plans.
- Access to a 24/7 helpline, providing immediate assistance for travel emergencies, medical support, and more, no matter where employees are in the world.
- Up to 42 days of annual Multi-Trip coverage.
- and more.
Customers can offer Global Business Travel Insurance to selected employees, choosing from five levels of coverage. This insurance can be provided on an individual basis, without needing to offer it to the entire team. However, the chosen plan must be consistent for all eligible employees within the same country. Employees also have the option to opt-out, and if they do, their coverage and charges will end in the following billing cycle.
It is essential to be aware that in certain countries, Business Travel Insurance may be categorized as 'Benefits in Kind' (BIK). This categorization means that the monthly premiums, which the company pays for the benefit, might be counted as part of the employee's taxable income according to the local tax laws.
Pricing and benefits are subject to change in response to business and market changes and we will update you when those changes take place.
You can email support@remote.com with any questions!
Important:
- Prices listed in USD, local currency equivalent will be determined based on the exchange rate at the time of invoicing.
- For terminated employees, billing will cease as of the last day of the month. However, if during the active policy, the employee files a claim, the monthly premium will continue until next renewal.
- Once the benefits is selected, it is a one-year commitment or until the next renewal, whichever comes first. You will not be able to opt out of the plan until this time period has been reached. If you do not cancel the coverage during this period, it will automatically renew.
- All claims payment are made to the employees by the insurance company directly
- Access comprehensive plan comparison here and our policy wording.
COVERAGE DESCRIPTION
BASIC
$11.45/MO.
STANDARD
PLUS
$17.59/MO.
(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
PREMIUM
PLUS
$21.77/MO.
(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
Emergency & Accidental Medical
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Repatriation for Medical Treatment
100% per Trip
100% per Trip
100% per Trip
Emergency Medical Evacuation
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
Repatriation of Mortal Remains
$25,000 per Trip
$25,000 per Trip
$25,000 per Trip
Pre-existing medical conditions
Stable Pre-Existing Medical Condition covered up to $50,000
Stable Pre-Existing Medical Condition covered up to $50,000
Stable Pre-Existing Medical Condition covered up to $50,000
Baggage Delay
$100 per day up to $700 per Trip *Does not apply to one-way trips
$100 per day up to $700 per Trip *Does not apply to one-way trips
Personal Liability
$100,000 per Trip
$100,000 per Trip
Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability
$100,000 per Trip
$100,000 per Trip
Loss of Passport
$250 per Trip
$250 per Trip
Legal Expenses
$10,000 per Trip
$10,000 per Trip
Hijacking
$1,000 per Trip
$1,000 per Trip
Cancellation & Curtailment
$2,000 per Trip; subject to$100 Deductible per Trip *Benefit not available to residents of the USA
Compassionate Repatriation
$6,000 per Trip
Business Equipment
Up to $1,500
Up to $1,500
Up to $1,500
Computer Equipment Single Item Limit
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
Business Money
$100 per day up to $500
$100 per day up to $500
$100 per day up to $500
Domestic Business Travel
Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude Medical Treatment & Evacuation benefits.
Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude Medical Treatment & Evacuation benefits.
Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude Medical Treatment & Evacuation benefits.
COVERAGE DESCRIPTION
Emergency & Accidental Medical
BASIC
$11.45/MO.
$1,000,000
STANDARD
PLUS
$17.59/MO.
(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$1,000,000
PREMIUM
PLUS
$21.77/MO.
(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$1,000,000
COVERAGE DESCRIPTION
Repatriation for Medical Treatment
BASIC
$11.45/MO.
100% per Trip
STANDARD
PLUS
$17.59/MO.
(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
100% per Trip
PREMIUM
PLUS
$21.77/MO.
(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
100% per Trip
COVERAGE DESCRIPTION
Emergency Medical Evacuation
BASIC
$11.45/MO.
$100,000
STANDARD
PLUS
$17.59/MO.
(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$100,000
PREMIUM
PLUS
$21.77/MO.
(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$100,000
COVERAGE DESCRIPTION
Repatriation of Mortal Remains
BASIC
$11.45/MO.
$25,000 per Trip
STANDARD
PLUS
$17.59/MO.
(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$25,000 per Trip
PREMIUM
PLUS
$21.77/MO.
(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$25,000 per Trip
COVERAGE DESCRIPTION
Pre-existing medical conditions
BASIC
$11.45/MO.
Stable Pre-Existing Medical Condition covered up to $50,000
STANDARD
PLUS
$17.59/MO.
(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
Stable Pre-Existing Medical Condition covered up to $50,000
PREMIUM
PLUS
$21.77/MO.
(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
Stable Pre-Existing Medical Condition covered up to $50,000
COVERAGE DESCRIPTION
Baggage Delay
BASIC
$11.45/MO.
STANDARD
PLUS
$17.59/MO.
(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$100 per day up to $700 per Trip *Does not apply to one-way trips
PREMIUM
PLUS
$21.77/MO.
(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$100 per day up to $700 per Trip *Does not apply to one-way trips
COVERAGE DESCRIPTION
Personal Liability
BASIC
$11.45/MO.
STANDARD
PLUS
$17.59/MO.
(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$100,000 per Trip
PREMIUM
PLUS
$21.77/MO.
(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$100,000 per Trip
COVERAGE DESCRIPTION
Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability
BASIC
$11.45/MO.
STANDARD
PLUS
$17.59/MO.
(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$100,000 per Trip
PREMIUM
PLUS
$21.77/MO.
(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$100,000 per Trip
COVERAGE DESCRIPTION
Loss of Passport
BASIC
$11.45/MO.
STANDARD
PLUS
$17.59/MO.
(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$250 per Trip
PREMIUM
PLUS
$21.77/MO.
(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$250 per Trip
COVERAGE DESCRIPTION
Legal Expenses
BASIC
$11.45/MO.
STANDARD
PLUS
$17.59/MO.
(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$10,000 per Trip
PREMIUM
PLUS
$21.77/MO.
(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$10,000 per Trip
COVERAGE DESCRIPTION
Hijacking
BASIC
$11.45/MO.
STANDARD
PLUS
$17.59/MO.
(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$1,000 per Trip
PREMIUM
PLUS
$21.77/MO.
(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$1,000 per Trip
COVERAGE DESCRIPTION
Cancellation & Curtailment
BASIC
$11.45/MO.
STANDARD
PLUS
$17.59/MO.
(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
PREMIUM
PLUS
$21.77/MO.
(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$2,000 per Trip; subject to$100 Deductible per Trip *Benefit not available to residents of the USA
COVERAGE DESCRIPTION
Compassionate Repatriation
BASIC
$11.45/MO.
STANDARD
PLUS
$17.59/MO.
(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
PREMIUM
PLUS
$21.77/MO.
(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$6,000 per Trip
COVERAGE DESCRIPTION
Business Equipment
BASIC
$11.45/MO.
Up to $1,500
STANDARD
PLUS
$17.59/MO.
(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
Up to $1,500
PREMIUM
PLUS
$21.77/MO.
(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
Up to $1,500
COVERAGE DESCRIPTION
Computer Equipment Single Item Limit
BASIC
$11.45/MO.
$500.00
STANDARD
PLUS
$17.59/MO.
(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$500.00
PREMIUM
PLUS
$21.77/MO.
(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$500.00
COVERAGE DESCRIPTION
Business Money
BASIC
$11.45/MO.
$100 per day up to $500
STANDARD
PLUS
$17.59/MO.
(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$100 per day up to $500
PREMIUM
PLUS
$21.77/MO.
(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
$100 per day up to $500
COVERAGE DESCRIPTION
Domestic Business Travel
BASIC
$11.45/MO.
Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude Medical Treatment & Evacuation benefits.
STANDARD
PLUS
$17.59/MO.
(STANDARD: Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $11.57/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude Medical Treatment & Evacuation benefits.
PREMIUM
PLUS
$21.77/MO.
(PREMIUM : Excluding Medical & Evacuation for $14.47/MO available only for employees enrolled in our global health plan with Allianz)
Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude Medical Treatment & Evacuation benefits.
Remote's Benefits Practices
Remote supports our clients by offering competitive benefits packages that will help you attract and retain the best talent across the globe! Our benefits specialists have done the research on norms and requirements in each local market and have crafted packages that will allow your employees to thrive, no matter what country they live in.
Our core benefits (which often include things like healthcare) are required in most countries where we hire. Because Remote is the employer of record, it’s important for us to offer the same core benefits to all employees in a country to ensure fair equity and non-discriminatory hiring practices, which protects your business and ours. We do not add a markup on any benefits premiums or administration costs.
If you would like more insight into fair equity and benefits best practices, you can download our Global Benefits Guide here!
- As of 2020, it is required by law for employers in India to offer supplemental health insurance to their workforce. Although the country has a public health system, it is known to not offer the best quality of care. It is important for employees in India to have private health insurance to get the care they need. Our plans also offer global coverage (excluding the US) to protect your employees when they are traveling outside their home country.
- According to Remote's Global Benefits Report, the most essential benefits for workers in India are sick leave (79%) and annual bonuses (78%). Download the report to find out more.
- Everyone employed by Remote in India must have access to core benefits as part of their basic compensation package.
- You will be able to select a benefits plan when onboarding your employee. From there, the employee will be enrolled and contacted with more information about their plan. Remote takes care of all the administration work so you can focus on scaling your global team!
TCE in India
If you’re ready to hire a new employee in India, you may have generated or received a Total Cost of Employment quote to get an estimate of what it might cost. If you haven’t, you can do so with our handy Cost Calculator tool now!
Employers hiring in India must pay for social contributions mandated by the government. These costs are automatically applied during payroll:
- Provident fund
- Health insurance
The exact cost of the government contributions listed above can be found by using the Cost Calculator.
- For more information about hiring employees in India, see our country hiring guide at https://remote.com/country-explorer/india.
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