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Odisha’s Unified Health Coverage Scheme
Context
Odisha has rolled out a unified health insurance scheme aimed at expanding access to quality healthcare for its residents. This marks the first time Odisha has implemented the Central scheme, after years of running its own health program separately.
About the Scheme:
- The unified health coverage scheme aims to provide free and cashless healthcare to all eligible families in Odisha.
- The scheme integrates the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) with the state-sponsored Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY).
- Coverage:
- 03 crore families (3.46 crore people)
- Health cards for every family member
- Free treatment for over 23 lakh senior citizens
- Hospital Access: It is valid in over 29,000 hospitals in Odisha and across India.
- Special Focus: It combines the benefits of both state and central schemes to ensure universal and equitable health coverage.
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