Punjab Government Expands Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana with 17 New Procedures
Bhagwant Mann Govt expands Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana; 17 more procedures approved in private hospitals
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The Bhagwant Mann Government in Punjab has expanded the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana by approving 17 new medical procedures at private hospitals, aiming to alleviate pressure on government facilities and enhance healthcare accessibility for residents, including those living alone.
- 01The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana now includes 17 additional medical procedures at empanelled private hospitals.
- 02New procedures span various specialties, including ENT, general surgery, women's healthcare, eye care, and orthopaedics.
- 03The scheme has been expanded to cover individuals living alone, such as senior citizens and widows.
- 04Package rates for the newly approved procedures range from ₹2,000 to ₹27,800.
- 05Approximately 65 lakh families are currently covered under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, which encompasses nearly 2,300 diseases and procedures.
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The Bhagwant Mann Government in Punjab has announced an expansion of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY), allowing 17 additional medical procedures to be performed at empanelled private hospitals. This initiative aims to reduce the burden on government hospitals and improve healthcare accessibility for residents. The newly approved procedures cover a variety of medical specialties, including ENT, general surgery, women's health, eye care, and orthopaedics. Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh emphasized that this expansion will alleviate pressure on government facilities and shorten waiting times for patients. Notably, the scheme has also been extended to include individuals living alone, such as senior citizens and widows, making healthcare more accessible to vulnerable populations. Package rates for these procedures range from ₹2,000 to ₹27,800, further enhancing the scheme's reach. Currently, around 65 lakh families are covered under MMSY, which provides cashless treatment for nearly 2,300 diseases and procedures across 824 hospitals in Punjab.
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The expansion of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana is expected to significantly improve healthcare access for residents of Punjab, particularly those living alone and in areas with limited healthcare facilities.
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