Chandigarh:
Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh today led the registration drive under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana at the Civil Hospital in Rajpura, district Patiala, while Transport and Jail Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar spearheaded the campaign in Patti town and several surrounding villages. The ministers interacted with residents and informed them about the benefits of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, under which free treatment up to Rs.10 lakh is being provided. They also explained the complete procedure of making health cards in simple and clear terms.
Dr. Balbir Singh said that this landmark health scheme has been implemented across Punjab from January 22. He informed that around 65 lakh families are being covered under the scheme, benefiting nearly three crore people who will be entitled to free medical treatment up to Rs.10 lakh. He said the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana card marks a new beginning and will act as a turning point in strengthening Punjab’s public healthcare system.
The Health Minister informed that no fee is being charged for the issuance of the health card under the scheme. The Mann government has already paid the insurance amount to the insurance company, ensuring that citizens can access advanced healthcare services without any financial burden, said the Cabinet Minister, adding that treatment under the scheme will be available in government hospitals as well as empanelled private hospitals.
Transport and Jail Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar said that every family in the state will now be entitled to free treatment up to Rs.10 lakh and economically weaker sections will be able to receive treatment in private hospitals as well.
“This scheme has been designed to ensure that no citizen of Punjab is deprived of quality healthcare due to financial constraints”, he added.
S. Laljit Singh Bhullar further said that all medicines and diagnostic tests will be provided free of cost under the scheme. He informed that specialised treatment facilities will be available in orthopaedics, general medicine, cardiology, neurology, nephrology, urology, oncology and other advanced medical disciplines. He said, the entire cost of hospital treatment along with diagnostic services has been fully covered, adding that this historic initiative of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government will play a crucial role in providing quality and free medical services to the people of the state.
