Chandigarh, April 15: The Bhagwant Mann-led administration has accelerated the rollout of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, with official records showing that 39 lakh families in Punjab now possess Sehat Cards. The health department confirmed that the universal scheme provides up to ₹10 lakh in cashless treatment per year, covering a vast range of chronic and acute medical conditions.
Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh declared that the programme is designed to cover approximately 65 lakh families in total. He stated that the initiative has already facilitated treatments worth ₹340 crore in the current policy cycle. The Minister affirmed that the scheme is valid at hundreds of healthcare facilities, ensuring that advanced surgeries and diagnostic services are available within approved government package rates.
“The objective is to move Punjab towards a universal cashless and digitally integrated healthcare ecosystem,” Dr Balbir Singh declared. He maintained that early registration is essential for all families, as the verification process for card issuance is a prerequisite for accessing emergency care.
Addressing common misconceptions, the health department stated that the MMSY is not restricted to low-income groups but is a universal entitlement for eligible residents of Punjab. Officials affirmed that the treatment remains entirely cashless, covering hospitalization, medicines, and post-operative care without hidden charges.
The Minister asserted that the administration has expanded the list of empanelled procedures to over 2,300 to include long-term disease management and complex surgeries like knee replacements. He declared that the government remains focused on ensuring that every resident, irrespective of their socio-economic status, has access to high-quality healthcare.
