Delhi Govt To Sign MoU With Centre To Launch Ayushman Bharat Scheme In National Capital
The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Delhi will sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Centre on Saturday to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said.
The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by the CM on Friday, as per a statement. Cabinet ministers and senior officials from the health department attended the meeting, reported PTI.
Gupta announced the move to implement the scheme in the national capital during her maiden Budget speech for fiscal year 2025-26 last month.
The scheme will ensure quality and accessible healthcare services for lakhs of Delhiites, especially those from economically-weaker sections, the CM said. "This agreement with the Centre marks a major step in our commitment to provide cashless and comprehensive healthcare to every citizen," she added.
The CM said a special campaign will be launched to enrol residents under the scheme following the signing of the MoU. "While the previous government failed to ensure adequate medical facilities, our government is committed to rolling out this scheme at the earliest," she added.
Rs 10 Lakh Annual Health Coverage
Under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, eligible families in the national capital will get an annual health coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh -- Rs 5 lakh from the Centre and an additional Rs 5 lakh as a top-up from the Delhi government.
The scheme provides free and cashless treatment for 1,961 medical procedures, covering the costs of medicines, diagnostic services, hospitalisation, ICU care, surgeries and more, the statement said.
A total of 91 hospitals -- including 46 private hospitals, 34 run by the Delhi government and 11 Centre-run facilities -- have empanelled under the scheme, as per the statement.
The scheme was approved by the Delhi government in its first cabinet meeting, right after Gupta and six of her ministers took the oath of office on February 20.
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