Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Punjab Launches Free Cashless Health Scheme
The Punjab government has started a new health plan called Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna.
This plan will give free medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh to every family in Punjab.
All families with an Aadhaar card and a voter card can join.
The plan will start on January 15.
There will be 9,000 camps to help people sign up.
The treatment can be done in 824 hospitals, including both public and private ones.
The United India Insurance will help with the insurance part of the plan.
The government says this will make healthcare easier and cheaper for everyone in Punjab.
Punjab government launches 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna' for free cashless health treatment up to Rs 10 lakh per family.
Scheme eligible for all 65 lakh families in Punjab with Aadhaar and voter cards, launching on January 15.
Enrolment through 9,000 camps and Common Service Centres (CSCs), with dedicated health cards and a helpline.
Coverage includes 2,200 medical procedures across 824 empanelled hospitals, with payments to hospitals within 15 days to one month.
United India Insurance provides Rs 1,00,000 coverage per family, with additional coverage by State Health Agency (SHA) for amounts between Rs 1,00,000 and Rs 10,00,000.
- Who
- Punjab government and United India Insurance
- What
- Launch of free cashless health treatment scheme
- When
- January 15
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To provide universal healthcare cover to all families in the state
Government
Opposition
Scheme Implementation
Government
The government believes the scheme will provide universal healthcare cover to all families in Punjab, making healthcare more accessible and affordable.
Opposition
Opposition parties may criticize the scheme for potential delays in implementation or inadequate infrastructure to support the promised services.
- Scheme Name
- Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY)
- Coverage Amount
- Up to Rs 10 lakh per family
- Eligibility
- All 65 lakh families in Punjab with Aadhaar and voter cards
- Launch Date
- January 15
- Number of Empanelled Hospitals
- 824 (212 public, 8 government of India, 600+ private)
- Insurance Provider
- United India Insurance
- Enrolment Process
- Through Common Service Centres (CSCs) and 9,000 camps
- Medical Procedures Covered
- Around 2,200
Sources
Punjab inks deal with United India Insurance, to roll out free cashless health treatment scheme from Jan 15
HC to hear Mohali Industries Association plea, seeking adequate, cashless & quality medical facilities by ESIC
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Punjab Signs Pact For ₹10 Lakh Cashless Health Cover From January 15
