Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Expands to Include 17 New Medical Procedures
Punjab expands 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana', allows coverage of 17 more procedures at private hospitals
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The Punjab government has expanded the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) to include 17 new medical procedures at private hospitals and broadened eligibility to individuals living alone. This initiative aims to alleviate pressure on government hospitals and enhance access to healthcare for more residents.
- 0117 new medical procedures have been added to the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, covering specialties like ENT, general surgery, gynaecology, ophthalmology, and orthopaedics.
- 02Eligibility now includes individuals living alone, such as senior citizens and widows, previously restricted to families with at least two members.
- 03Package rates for the new procedures range from ₹2,000 to ₹27,800.
- 04The scheme currently covers approximately 65 lakh families and includes 824 hospitals providing treatment.
- 05MMSY now encompasses around 2,300 diseases and medical procedures across Punjab.
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The Punjab government has announced an expansion of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY), allowing for 17 additional medical procedures to be performed at empanelled private hospitals. This change aims to alleviate the burden on government healthcare facilities and improve access to timely medical care. The newly included procedures span various specialties, such as ear, nose and throat (ENT), general surgery, gynaecology, ophthalmology, and orthopaedics. Notable procedures now available include adenoidectomy and gall bladder surgeries, with package rates ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹27,800. Additionally, the eligibility criteria have been broadened to include individuals living alone, including senior citizens and widows, expanding the scheme's reach beyond families with at least two members. The scheme currently covers approximately 65 lakh families and operates across 824 hospitals in Punjab, providing treatment for around 2,300 diseases and medical procedures.
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The expansion of MMSY is expected to reduce the burden on government hospitals and improve healthcare access for individuals, particularly those living alone.
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