Chhattisgarh to Increase Amount Under Ayushman Scheme
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| News Event | Chhattisgarh to increase Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme limit |
| Current Limit | Rs 5 lakh per family |
| Proposed Limit | Rs 10 lakh per family for non-APL card holders |
| Beneficiaries | 55 lakh BPL families, 8 lakh APL families |
| Special Benefit | Specialized care for complex medical conditions |
| Current Beneficiaries | 35.41 lakh people in Chhattisgarh |
| Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Overview | World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme |
| Launch Year | 2018 |
| Coverage | Rs 5 lakh per family for secondary and tertiary care |
| Health Benefits | Surgery, medical and daycare treatments, cost of medicines, diagnostics |
| Beneficiary Selection | Based on SECC 2011 data |
| Funding Ratio | 60:40 for states and UTs with legislature, 90:10 for NE and hilly states, 100% for UTs without legislature |
| Nodal Agency | National Health Authority (NHA) |
| State Implementation Body | State Health Agency (SHA) |