What
is Mukhyamantri Amrutum Yojana?
The Mukhyamantri Amrutum Yojana is a health
insurance scheme launched by the Government of Gujarat in India on 4th
September 2012. The aim of the Mukhyamantri Amrutum Yojana is to provide or
facilitate healthcare to economically disadvantaged individuals, including
those below the poverty line, in Gujarat. Under this scheme, lower-income
families are entitled to healthcare or medical treatment up to Rs. 5 lakh.
There is no requirement to pay any premium as it is fully funded by the State
Government of Gujarat. The scheme covers a range of medical treatments,
including hospitalization, surgeries, diagnostic services, medications, and
post-surgery treatments.
Some
of the key features of the Mukhyamantri Amrutum Yojana:
Eligibility:
Those who have a low annual income, are below the poverty line, or whose
family's annual income does not exceed Rs. 4 lakh, as well as senior citizens
with an annual income of up to Rs. 6 lakh, are eligible to apply for the
Mukhyamantri Amrutum Yojana.
Coverage:
The scheme provides coverage for a wide range of medical treatments; including
hospitalization, surgeries, and procedures, up to Rs. 5 lakh. It also covers
post-treatment expenses.
Cashless
Treatment: Under this scheme, treatment at
empanelled hospitals is completely cashless. Beneficiaries can be admitted to
the hospital by presenting their health card and identity proof.
Premium:
Since
the scheme is sponsored by the State Government, beneficiaries do not have to
pay any premium to avail the benefits.
Smart
Health Card: Eligible beneficiaries receive a smart
health card, facilitating easy identification and access to all medical
coverages.
Pre-existing
Diseases: The scheme covers pre-existing diseases from day
one, providing much-needed financial relief to beneficiaries with chronic
health conditions.
Documents
Required: To avail the Mukhyamantri Amrutum Yojana scheme,
individuals are required to provide the following documents:
Identity proof: Aadhaar
Card, PAN Card, Voter ID
Address Proof: Ration
Card, Aadhaar Card
Other: Income
certificate, Passport-size photo
Enrolment
Process: The enrolment process is simple. Individuals can
visit the nearest Civic Centre along with all the necessary documents.
Beneficiaries need to fill out the form with proper details. The officers will
then take biometric information such as fingerprints and a face scan. After
verifying all the details and completing all formalities, the Mukhyamantri Amrutum
Yojana card is issued to the beneficiary.
Conclusion:
Overall, the
Mukhyamantri Amrutum Yojana aims to improve healthcare facilities in Gujarat
and reduce the financial burden on those who are below the poverty line. It is
a commendable initiative taken by the Gujarat State Government.