The Maharashtra government has decided to extend cashless treatment up to Rs 1 lakh for accident victims at empanelled and other emergency hospitals.
According to a media report, during a review meeting on Friday, Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar directed officials to ensure that accident victims receive timely, cashless treatment up to the specified amount.
Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar emphasized that strict action would be taken against any violations of the health scheme.
Additionally, a study committee has been formed to explore options for expanding the scheme. The committee will look into adding more procedures, revising rates, including high-cost treatments such as organ transplants, and incorporating primary healthcare services into the existing plan.
He directed the committee to submit its report within a month. “To assist the public, a separate mobile app will be developed to provide information on hospitals under the scheme, bed availability, and to register complaints,” Abitkar said. He further added that each empanelled hospital should organize a health camp every month and treat at least five patients under the cashless scheme. Elected representatives should be included in these camps, and the events should be publicized in advance, the minister said.
“To accelerate the distribution of Ayushman (Bharat) cards, the government will involve ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, ration shop owners, and citizen service centres. The honorarium for these workers will also be increased,” he added. Abitkar also mentioned that nearly Rs 1,300 crore has been disbursed to hospitals since March and assured that necessary funds would be released as needed.
The number of empanelled hospitals under the scheme will be increased from 1,792 to 4,180. This process will be carried out transparently through committees chaired by district collectors, said Health Minister Prakash Abitkar.
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