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Scheme 6: Ayushman Bharath-Arogya Karnataka/ Pradhana Manthri Jan Arogya Yojana

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What is Arogya Karnataka scheme?

The aim of the initiative is to expand 'Universal Health Coverage' to encompass all residents in the state of Karnataka. Under this newly introduced scheme, a comprehensive range of healthcare benefits, including primary healthcare and specified secondary and tertiary healthcare services, will be provided. This scheme consolidates various existing health programs such as Vajpayee Arogyashree, Yeshaswini Scheme, Rajiv Arogya Bhagya Scheme, Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) including RSBY for senior citizens, Rashtriya Bala Swasthaya Karyakram (RBSK), Mukhyamantri Santwana Harish Scheme, Indira Suraksha Yojane, Cochlear Implant Scheme, and others. All these programs will be integrated into the new Arogya Karnataka Scheme.

What is the eligibility criteria for accessing benefits from the Arogya Karnataka scheme?

  • Eligible Patient: A patient who is a resident of Karnataka State and belongs to “Eligible Household” as defined under the National Food Security Act, 2013;
  • General Patient: A patient who is a resident of Karnataka State but does not come under the definition of “Eligible Household” as defined under the National Food Security Act, 2013, or does not produce the eligible household card. The treatment cost will be on co-payment basis."

 

 

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