Himachal Pradesh government has announced Mukhyamantri Sukh Arogya Yojana (MSAY) on 17 Feb 2024. Under the CM Sukh Arogya scheme, free medical facilities will be provided to all such farmers and elderly people above 70 years of age in the State who are not paying income tax or do not get any pension. Mukhya Mantri Sukh Arogya Yojana is required because medical emergencies come unannounced and being protected under health cover is no longer an option but has become a compulsion.
Read this article till the end to know how to apply online for Chief Minister Sukh Arogya Yojana, what is the eligibility criteria, list of documents required and other aspects regarding the scheme.
Mukhyamantri Sukh Arogya Yojana (MSAY) in HP Budget 2024-25
On 17 February 2024, Finance Minister presented Himachal Pradesh Budget 2024-25. While presenting the budget, FM said "Speaker Sir, there has been a remarkable expansion of health services in Himachal Pradesh and our Government has always been making efforts to provide timely and quality health services to all sections of the State. I announce the launch of a new scheme 'Mukhyamantri Sukh Arogya Yojana'. Under this, free medical facilities will be provided to all such farmers and elderly people above 70 years of age in the State who are not paying income tax or do not get any pension".Objective of Mukhya Mantri Sukh Arogya Yojana
Mukhyamantri Sukh Arogya Yojana aims to provide free health care to the beneficiaries. It is organized around providing a specified package to benefit all such farmers and elderly people above 70 years of age in the State who are not paying income tax or do not get any pension.Himachal Pradesh CM Sukh Arogya Scheme Benefits & Features
- Improve affordability - MSAY will enable left out population to afford and access secondary and tertiary care including pre-hospitalisation and post-hospitalisation expenses.
- Improve accessibility - CM Sukh Arogya Yojana will enhance access to medical care along a continuum of care. Through the network of empaneled public and private hospitals, responsibility will rest with supply side especially in the private sector.
- Quality of care - Mukhyamantri Sukh Arogya Yojana will encourage healthcare providers to improve the quality of care and services through standard treatment protocols. Payment through the private sector and beneficiary feedback mechanism will further propel healthcare providers to improve the quality of their services.
Overview of CM Sukh Arogya Yojana
| Name of Scheme | Mukhyamantri Sukh Arogya Yojana (MSAY) or CM Sukh Arogya Yojana (CM-SAY) |
| in Hindi | मुख्यमंत्री सुख आरोग्य योजना |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Type of Scheme | Health Scheme |
| Objective | To provide medical facilities to all such farmers and elderly people above 70 years of age who are not paying income tax or do not get any pension |
| Launch Date | To be implemented soon |
| Announced by | Finance Minister while presenting HP Budget 2024-25 |
Eligibility Criteria for Chief Minister Sukh Arogya Yojana (CMSAY)
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh
- Applicant shall be a farmer or elderly one above 70 years of age
- He/She shall not be paying income tax or shall not be getting get any pension
List of Documents Required for Chief Minister Sukh Arogya Scheme
- Aadhar Card
- PAN Card
- Date of birth proof
- Land Documents (if applicable)
- Non Income Tax payee proof
- Non pensioner proof
- Bank Account Details
- Active Mobile Number
- Email ID
- Recent Passport Size Photographs
How to Apply Online for Mukhyamantri Sukh Arogya Yojna
- First of all, visit the official website of Mukhyamantri Sukh Arogya Yojana.
- On the homepage, click at "Apply" link.
- Upon clicking the link, the MSAY online registration form will open.
- Fill in the asked details accurately and upload necessary documents as mentioned above.
- Review your filled in information in the application form through online mode.
- Finally, click on the "Submit" button to send your application to the concerned authorities for approval.
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