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Punjab's Rs 10 Lakh Health Insurance: Aadhaar & Voter ID Now Your Health Card

The Punjab government will provide health insurance coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh to residents possessing a Punjab Aadhaar card and voter ID. The scheme, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, will be formally launched on January 15 by CM Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal, enabling cashless treatment at over 800 hospitals. Registration begins imminently, starting in Taran Taran and Barnala districts, using Aadhaar, voter ID, or passport for a simple sign-up process. Most beneficiaries are expected to receive their health cards within three to four months of the launch.

Key Points: Punjab's Rs 10 Lakh Health Insurance with Aadhaar & Voter ID

  • Rs 10 lakh cashless cover
  • Aadhaar & Voter ID for registration
  • Launch on Jan 15 by Kejriwal & Mann
  • Coverage at 800+ hospitals
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Aadhaar and voter ID to get health insurance cover up to Rs 10 lakh: Punjab govt

Punjab launches Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, offering Rs 10 lakh cashless health cover using Aadhaar & Voter ID. Registration starts January 15.

"With the CM Health Card, people can access cashless treatment up to Rs 10 lakh. - CM Bhagwant Mann"

Chandigarh, January 2

Residents possessing Punjab Aadhaar cards and voter ID cards will be provided health insurance coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh by the state government. The scheme will be formally launched on January 15 by Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

Most beneficiaries will receive their health cards within the next three to four months. Under the scheme, people will be able to avail of cashless treatment at more than 800 private and government hospitals across the state.

Reacting to the deaths caused by contaminated water in Indore, the Punjab Health Minister expressed sympathy with the affected families and said their treatment should be provided free of cost. He criticised the minister's conduct in the matter, calling it highly inappropriate. He said Indore had earlier been awarded the Clean City tag, but the current situation was deeply worrying.

Speaking about water safety in Punjab, the Health Minister said that in areas where uranium has been detected in groundwater, the state government has ensured the supply of treated canal water. He added that in regions facing water scarcity, drinking water is being supplied from neighbouring villages.

Earlier, on Friday, Bhagwant Mann approved the launch of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, under which every family in the state will receive free, cashless medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh.

The scheme is set to begin in January, with registration starting soon. Chief Minister Mann directed the health department to complete the necessary arrangements for launching the scheme.

Back in September this year, Mann announced the rollout of a state health insurance scheme under which every family in Punjab will be eligible for cashless treatment up to Rs 10 lakh.

Speaking about the initiative, Mann said the benefit would be provided through a 'CM Health Card', with the registration process beginning tomorrow."A few days ago, we announced that we would provide Rs 10 lakhs health insurance to every family in the state.

With the CM Health Card, people can access cashless treatment up to Rs 10 lakh. 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 added that the process will begin in Taran Taran and Barnala districts, where special health camps will be set up for two to three days."It will be a simple registration process using Aadhaar card, voter card or Passport," he explained.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
Good step, but I'm skeptical. We've seen many such schemes announced before. The real test will be in the execution. Will the 800+ hospitals actually provide hassle-free cashless treatment? And what about the quality of care in these empanelled hospitals? The government must ensure strict monitoring.
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Arjun K
Finally, a pro-people policy! Healthcare costs are a major worry for the middle class. This scheme, if implemented properly, can be a game-changer. Also appreciate the focus on water safety mentioned in the article. The Indore incident is a tragic reminder of why clean water is non-negotiable.
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Priyanka N
My parents live in a village in Barnala district. They are always worried about hospital bills. Knowing that special camps will start there is a huge relief. Hope the registration process is truly simple for our elderly citizens who aren't tech-savvy. Jai Hind!
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David E
As someone who has worked in public health, this is a very positive move. Universal health coverage is essential. The integration with existing ID systems is smart for reducing fraud. However, the article also highlights the critical link between clean water and public health. Both issues need equal attention.
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Vikram M
While the health insurance is welcome, the political angle of launching it with Kejriwal is obvious. Schemes should be about public welfare, not photo-ops. Let's hope the focus remains on delivering the service, not on the publicity. The people of Punjab deserve consistent, quality healthcare.

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