PUNJAB GOVT COMMITTED TO PROVIDING QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE, AND CASHLESS HEALTHCARE UP TO ₹10 LAKH PER FAMILY: DR BALBIR SINGH
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In a major push to expand the reach of Punjab’s forthcoming ₹10 lakh cashless health insurance initiative, as envisioned by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh on Tuesday invited leading private hospitals to get empanelled under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY) and partner with the state government in delivering universal health coverage to the people of Punjab.
The Health Minister, accompanied by Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare Kumar Rahul and Chief Executive Officer of the State Health Agency (SHA) Sanyam Aggarwal, was chairing a high-level meeting with representatives of prominent private hospitals at the office of the State Health Agency here.
Addressing the gathering, Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh reiterated the Punjab Government’s firm commitment to ensuring that every family in the state has access to quality, cashless healthcare. “Under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, a comprehensive health insurance cover of ₹10 lakh per family is being provided to eliminate the financial burden of medical treatment on ordinary citizens,” he said.
The Health Minister further added, “Our objective is to create a robust healthcare ecosystem where no resident is deprived of treatment due to lack of funds. The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna is a transformative step in this direction, and the active participation of private hospitals is crucial to its success.”
Emphasising that private hospitals are vital partners in the successful implementation of MMSY, the Health Minister said the encouraging response from leading healthcare institutions would significantly strengthen the scheme’s outreach across Punjab. “The scheme has been designed to be transparent and efficient, ensuring that its benefits reach the grassroots,” he added.
Urging hospitals to complete the empanelment formalities at the earliest, Minister Dr Balbir Singh said this would enable citizens of Punjab to begin availing medical services at these facilities without any out-of-pocket expenditure.
The interaction witnessed enthusiastic participation from leading private healthcare providers, including Max Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Shalby Hospital and Livasa Hospital, among others. Representatives of these institutions expressed keen interest in joining the scheme and appreciated the state government’s proactive approach to building a collaborative, people-centric healthcare model.
During the session, Minister Dr Balbir Singh and CEO SHA (State Health Authority) Sanyam Aggarwal addressed a range of operational queries raised by the hospitals, including issues related to treatment packages, the empanelment process and the technical aspects of the cashless interface under the scheme.
