Punjab Chief Minister Reports 47.2 Lakh Health Cards Issued Under MMSY
47.2L health cards issued, covering 23L families under MMSY: CM Mann
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that 47.2 lakh health cards have been issued under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, covering 23 lakh families. The scheme has facilitated cashless treatment worth ₹654 crore for 3.7 lakh patients, with improvements underway for better accessibility.
- 0147.2 lakh health cards have been issued under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY).
- 02The scheme has provided cashless treatment worth ₹654 crore to 3.7 lakh patients.
- 03835 hospitals, including 223 government and 612 private, are empanelled under the scheme.
- 0451.5% of cardholders are women, while 48.5% are men.
- 05A WhatsApp-based facility and a new mobile app for easy card access are being developed.
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann reviewed the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY), revealing that 47.2 lakh health cards have been issued, benefiting 23 lakh families across the state. The scheme has enabled cashless treatment for 3.7 lakh patients, amounting to ₹654 crore in healthcare costs. Notably, 51.5% of the cardholders are women and 48.5% are men, with a significant 69% of cards issued in rural areas. A total of 835 hospitals, comprising 223 government and 612 private facilities, are part of the initiative, which aims to enhance healthcare access. Mann emphasized the scheme's positive public response and its role in advancing universal healthcare in Punjab. To improve accessibility, the government is developing a WhatsApp-based facility and a mobile app for downloading health cards, ensuring that all 65 lakh families in Punjab can benefit from cashless treatment up to ₹10 lakh under this ambitious program.
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The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna is significantly improving healthcare access for families in Punjab, especially in rural areas.
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