Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Expands to Include 17 New Medical Procedures
Punjab expands Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, allows 17 more procedures in private hospitals

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The Punjab government has broadened the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) by adding 17 new medical procedures for treatment at empanelled private hospitals. This expansion aims to alleviate pressure on government hospitals and improve access to healthcare for individuals, including those living alone.
- 01The expansion includes 17 new medical procedures across various specialties, such as ENT, general surgery, women's healthcare, eye care, and orthopaedics.
- 02Package rates for the newly approved procedures range from ₹2,000 to ₹27,800.
- 03Eligibility has been widened to include individuals living alone, such as senior citizens and widows.
- 04Currently, 65 lakh families are covered under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana.
- 05The scheme now encompasses around 2,300 diseases and medical procedures.
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The Punjab government has announced an expansion of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) to include 17 additional medical procedures at empanelled private hospitals. This initiative, revealed on June 3, aims to reduce the burden on government healthcare facilities and enhance access to specialized medical services throughout Punjab. Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh emphasized that the expansion will particularly benefit districts with limited specialized services, helping to alleviate patient loads in government hospitals. The newly approved procedures cover various specialties, including ENT surgeries, general surgeries like hydrocele and appendicectomy, women's healthcare services, and orthopaedic treatments. Additionally, the scheme's eligibility criteria have been broadened to include individuals living alone, such as senior citizens and those whose children have settled abroad. Currently, approximately 65 lakh families are enrolled in the MMSY, which now covers around 2,300 diseases and procedures.
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The expansion of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana will improve healthcare access for residents of Punjab, particularly in underserved areas.
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