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Gujarat's First Cashless PM-RAHAT Claim Saves Accident Victim in Mehsana

Gujarat has recorded its first successful cashless claim under the PM-RAHAT scheme in Mehsana district. A 35-year-old accident victim received orthopaedic surgery costing approximately ₹47,300 with no out-of-pocket expense. The scheme provides cashless treatment of up to ₹1.5 lakh for seven days post-accident at empanelled hospitals. Officials urge the public to seek immediate care at these hospitals to access the scheme's benefits.

Key Points: First Cashless PM-RAHAT Claim in Gujarat, Mehsana

  • First cashless claim in Gujarat
  • Treatment cost fully covered
  • Scheme provides up to ₹1.5 lakh coverage
  • Integrated with PMJAY-MA ecosystem
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Gujarat records first cashless claim under PM-RAHAT scheme in Mehsana​

A road accident victim in Mehsana receives full cashless treatment under the PM-RAHAT scheme, marking Gujarat's first successful claim.

"ensuring that no financial burden was placed on his family - Officials"

Mehsana, March 17

Gujarat has recorded its first successful cashless claim under the PM-RAHAT scheme in Mehsana district, where a road accident victim received fully covered treatment, officials said on Tuesday.​

According to the district health department, the claim was processed under the "Prime Minister Road Accident Victim Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment (PM-RAHAT)" scheme, implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in coordination with the National Health Authority to ensure immediate and free medical care for road accident victims.​

A 35-year-old man, identified as Amratbhai Lababhai from Gothiya village in Kadi taluka, sustained injuries in a road accident and underwent orthopaedic surgery at an empanelled hospital.​

The treatment, costing approximately Rs 47,300, was provided entirely through a cashless mechanism, ensuring that no financial burden was placed on his family.​

He is currently recovering following the procedure.​

Officials said the scheme is integrated with the PMJAY-MA ecosystem and provides cashless treatment of up to Rs 1.5 lakh for up to 7 days following a road accident.​

The coverage includes treatment for serious conditions such as trauma, surgical cases, and polytrauma, and is available at both government and private empanelled hospitals.​

The scheme is open not only to Indian citizens but also to foreign nationals visiting the country.​

The claims process is conducted online through the National Health Authority's Transaction Management System portal, which is integrated with the Ministry's eDAR application, enabling faster, more transparent processing.​

The health department has urged the public to seek immediate care at the nearest empanelled hospital in the event of a road accident to access benefits under the PM-RAHAT scheme without delay.​

- IANS

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Priya S
Great news from Mehsana! It's heartening to see government schemes actually working on the ground. The integration with PMJAY is smart. My only concern is awareness - do people in remote villages like Gothiya even know about this? More publicity is needed.
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Rohit P
As someone from Gujarat, I'm proud to see our state leading in implementation. The fact that it covers private hospitals too is crucial for timely care. Wishing Amratbhai a speedy recovery. More power to such citizen-centric schemes!
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Sarah B
This is a very progressive step. The inclusion of foreign nationals is a thoughtful touch, especially for a country with so many tourists. The online processing should reduce corruption and delays. Hope other states learn from Gujarat's example.
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Vikram M
A good start, but the real test is scalability. One successful case in Mehsana is a data point, not a trend. We need to see if the system holds up when hundreds of claims come in during peak accident seasons. The 7-day limit also seems short for major trauma.
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Kavya N
This is such a relief for middle-class and poor families. Hospital bills after accidents can wipe out savings. ₹1.5 lakh coverage can be a lifesaver. Now, we need to ensure every hospital on highways is empanelled and aware of the procedure. Jai Hind!

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