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UP Teachers Get Cashless Health Cover in Pvt Hospitals, 1.5 Mn to Benefit

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved a major welfare scheme providing cashless inpatient treatment to teachers, non-teaching staff, and their families in both government and private empanelled hospitals. The initiative extends to staff in aided and self-financed schools under various education councils, including para-teachers and special educators. With an estimated annual expenditure of ₹448 crore, the scheme is projected to benefit approximately 1.5 million individuals. Treatment rates will follow the standards of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, with district-level committees formed for verification of beneficiaries from self-financed schools.

Key Points: UP Approves Cashless Health Treatment for 1.5 Million Teachers

  • Covers teachers & non-teaching staff
  • Includes private empanelled hospitals
  • Aligns with Ayushman Bharat rates
  • Annual outlay of ₹448 crore
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CM Yogi approves cashless treatment for teachers in private hospitals, to benefit 1.5 million teachers and staff

UP CM Yogi Adityanath approves cashless treatment for teachers in private & govt hospitals, benefiting 1.5 million staff with ₹448 crore outlay.

"This decision is set to benefit approximately 1.5 million teachers and staff - Official Announcement"

Lucknow, January 29

In a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government approved a significant welfare measure that allows teachers, non-teaching staff, and their dependent families to access cashless treatment at both government and private hospitals.

Under this initiative, cashless inpatient (IPD) treatment facilities will be extended to a broad range of educators and staff. This includes teachers and vocational subject experts in aided schools under the Secondary Education Department, along with honorary teachers.

The benefit also covers staff in aided and self-financed schools recognised by the Sanskrit Education Council and the Secondary Education Council. Furthermore, vocational subject experts working on an honorarium basis in both government and aided secondary schools are now eligible, and their family members will also be able to avail of this facility.

Additionally, the scheme extends to para-teachers, special educators, and instructors working in schools under or recognised by the Basic Education Council, whether aided or self-financed. This coverage includes wardens, full-time and part-time teachers at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, cooks under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Yojana, and their dependents.

Secondary Education Minister Gulab Devi stated that more than 2.97 lakh people will benefit from this initiative, with an estimated expenditure of ₹89.25 crore. Basic Education Minister Sandeep Singh noted that the scheme will benefit over 11.95 lakh people from the Basic Education Council alone, with an annual expenditure estimated at ₹358.61 crore, based on a premium of approximately ₹3,000 per employee.

Altogether, this decision is set to benefit approximately 1.5 million teachers and staff, with a total annual expenditure of roughly ₹448 crore.

Cashless treatment will be available at government hospitals and empanelled private hospitals. Treatment rates will align with standards set by the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Yojana and the National Health Authority.

For teachers of self-financed recognised schools, benefits will be granted after verification. A committee will be formed in each district, chaired by the District Inspector of Schools and the Basic Education Officer, to handle these verifications. It has also been clarified that individuals already covered under other state or central health schemes, such as the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Jan Arogya Yojana or the Chief Minister Jan Arogya Abhiyan, are not eligible for this scheme.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good initiative, but the implementation is key. Hope the verification process for teachers in self-financed schools is smooth and not bureaucratic. We've seen good schemes get stuck in red tape before.
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Sandeep Singh
As a teacher in a private aided school in Lucknow, this news is a weight off my shoulders. Medical emergencies can wipe out savings. Knowing my family is covered brings immense peace of mind. Thank you.
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Anjali F
Including para-teachers, cooks, and honorarium-based staff is very thoughtful. These are often the most vulnerable employees in the education system. A much-needed welfare measure. 👏
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Vikram M
₹448 crore is a significant investment. Hope the funds are used efficiently and reach the intended beneficiaries. The district-level committees must be transparent and accountable.
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Kavya N
My mother is a retired teacher. While this is great for current staff, I wonder if any thought has been given to the healthcare needs of retired teachers? They also face high medical costs.
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Michael C
Aligning treatment rates with Ayushman Bharat standards is smart. It should help control costs and prevent overcharging by private hospitals. A well-planned policy on paper.

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