Punjab Launches "Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme": ₹10 Lakh Free Treatment for Every Family - Punjabi News

Published on: 22 Jan 2026 at 02:14 PM

Punjab Launches “Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme”: ₹10 Lakh Free Treatment for Every Family

Published by: Gill Bikram

Punjab Launches “Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme”: ₹10 Lakh Free Treatment for Every Family

In a historic move for healthcare, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and CM Bhagwant Mann launched the Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme from Mohali on January 17, 2026. The government promises no Punjabi will be denied treatment due to costs.

🌟 Scheme Highlights

Free Coverage: ₹10 lakh annual cashless treatment per family.
Universal Access: No income/age limits—farmers, laborers, businessmen all eligible.
Reach: Benefits ~3 crore people across 6.5 million families.
Hospitals: Valid at all government facilities + 900 empaneled private hospitals (Punjab & Chandigarh).

📋 Registration Process

Documents: Aadhaar + Voter ID.
Centers: Available at 9,000+ service/nomination centers statewide.
Doorstep Tokens: Youth club members distributing slips house-to-house.

💉 What’s Covered?

All critical illnesses, ICU care, chemotherapy, deliveries, minor/major surgeries.
Hospital tests/medicines during admission fully reimbursed.
(Note: Cosmetic surgery excluded)