Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has okayed the launch of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, under which every family in the state will be entitled to free and cashless medical treatment of up to Rs 10 lakh.
The scheme is scheduled to be rolled out in January, with the registration process set to begin shortly. The Chief Minister has directed the health department to complete all necessary preparations to ensure the smooth launch of the scheme.
Earlier, in September this year, Mann had announced the introduction of a state health insurance scheme that would provide cashless medical treatment of up to Rs 10 lakh to every family in Punjab.
Describing the initiative, the Chief Minister said the benefit would be delivered through a ‘CM Health Card’, with registration beginning from tomorrow.
“A few days ago, we announced that we would provide Rs 10 lakhs health insurance to every family in the state. Using the CM Health Card, people will be able to avail the benefit of cashless treatment up to Rs 10 lakhs. The registration for this scheme will start tomorrow. Under this health card, every citizen of Punjab will get free and better treatment,” the Chief Minister said.
Mann said the rollout will begin in Taran Taran and Barnala districts, where special health camps will be organised for two to three days. "It will be a simple registration process using Aadhaar card, voter card or Passport," he explained.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the card would offer quality treatment for around 2,000 health services.
CM Mann said, "People across the state will be able to avail the benefits of the Chief Minister Health Card after registration. Under this card, beneficiaries will receive free and quality treatment for 2,000 health services. Along with all government hospitals, most private hospitals in the state will also be linked to this scheme."
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