Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has approved the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna. Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna is the first-of-its-kind scheme in the country to provide cashless medical treatment worth Rs 10 lakh to residents of the state.
As per the government, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna scheme will benefit the entire population of three crore residents, and more than 550 private hospitals have been empaneled for the scheme so far, and the number will be enhanced to 1000 in the coming days. It means Punjab residents can get medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh free of cost in both government and private hospitals.
Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna Health Card
Addressing the media, CM Mann said, "The Aam Aadmi Party has always been committed to the welfare of common citizens. This new health scheme is our top priority. Every resident of Punjab will now be eligible for cashless medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh per year, without needing to fill any forms or go through any formalities.”
He clarified that, unlike other schemes that involve reimbursement or complex procedures,
“There’s no need to pay the hospital and then seek reimbursement. There’s no paperwork. People can get treated and go straight home after recovery. The Punjab Government will handle all the billing and payments directly.”
How to apply for Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna Health Card?
Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna will be rolled out on October 2. Health cards under the scheme will be issued at Seva Kendras or Common Service Centres (CSCs). Residents can register online using their Aadhaar card or Voter ID to obtain a health card as well.
What if you don't have a Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna health card?
CM Mann said, “People don’t need to fill any forms. All they need is their Aadhaar card or Voter ID. We are issuing official health cards to all residents, but even if someone doesn’t have the card yet, they can walk into any empaneled hospital, and the card will be generated on the spot after showing ID.”
Calling it one of the biggest health initiatives ever introduced by any state, CM Mann further said, "This is a massive health scheme, perhaps not even available in some developed countries. And even if it is, they have conditions. We don’t have any conditions. Every resident of Punjab will be covered; entire families are eligible.”