Shillong, Dec 17: The launch of Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana in convergence with Megha Health Insurance Scheme Phase IV is scheduled on 20th December 2018. The scheme will be launched by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya Mr Conrad K. Sangma in the presence of Mr A L Hek, Hon’ble Health Minister, Government of Meghalaya and Dr Indu Bhushan, the Chief Executive Officer – National Health Agency, Government of India.
The Government of Meghalaya through the State Nodal Agency of Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS) has been making continuous efforts to roll out the scheme for the benefit of the public. Several training programmes have been conducted with the support of the National Health Agency, Government of India; whereby core team members have been trained on new systems and software. Further, more training and capacity building exercises will be undertaken with all stakeholders in order to strengthen and streamline service for the public.
The scheme will provide an insurance cover of INR 5,00,000 to all the citizens of Meghalaya, excluding state and central government employees. The scheme can be utilized in all empanelled hospitals in Meghalaya and Outside the state of Meghalaya, said Mr P Bakshi Secretary, Health & Family Welfare CEO – Megha Health Insurance Scheme.
