Over 1.59 lakh beneficiaries availed Punjab govt's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana so far

The scheme operates under the updated HBP 2.2 framework and covers nearly 2,300 health benefit packages across 839 empanelled hospitals, including both government and private healthcare facilities. In addition, 98 specialised treatment packages have been reserved exclusively for government hospitals.

In Short

• Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana offers cashless coverage up to Rs 10 lakh per family annually
• 3.11 lakh medical procedures done so far, treatment support worth Rs 522 crore
• More than 44 lakh health cards issued, enrolment rising across Punjab

More than 1.59 lakh beneficiaries have already availed treatment under the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, which offers cashless healthcare coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh per family manually. Additionally, over 3.11 lakh medical procedures have been carried out so far under the schem, with the total value of treatment support crossing Rs 522 crore.

Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh said the initiative aims to ensure that no resident is denied healthcare because of financial constraints.

"From complex surgeries and heart procedures to dialysis, neonatal care, and critical illness treatments, the aim is that no one should be denied care because they cannot afford it. The Bhagwant Mann Government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana offers cashless health coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh per family annually to all bona fide residents of Punjab, including middle-class families, government employees, and pensioners," he said.

The scheme operates under the updated HBP 2.2 framework and covers nearly 2,300 health benefit packages across 839 empanelled hospitals, including both government and private healthcare facilities. In addition, 98 specialised treatment packages have been reserved exclusively for government hospitals.

Officials said the scheme covers a wide range of treatments, including surgeries, cancer care, dialysis, emergency services, neonatal care, and critical illness management. It also includes pre-hospitalisation tests and post-treatment recovery expenses, reducing additional financial burdens on families.

The government has also expanded registration access through common service centres, government hospitals, district offices, and outreach camps. Residents can enrol using basic identification documents such as Aadhaar and voter ID cards.

Awareness and enrolment under the scheme are also rising steadily across the state. More than 44 lakh health cards have already been issued, with districts including Ludhiana, Patiala, and Jalandhar witnessing particularly high participation.

A 2021 study published in Applied Health Economics and Health Policy highlighted how healthcare expenses in India often push families into long-term financial distress, particularly in cases involving major illnesses such as cancer and heart disease. The study noted that high out-of-pocket medical expenditure frequently forces families into debt and poverty.

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