Assam launches cashless healthcare scheme up to Rs 5 lakh

The Assam government launched a healthcare scheme, offering cashless medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year.

The scheme is aimed at promoting accessible and affordable healthcare, and will initially cover around 26 lakh families, an official statement said.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the ‘Ayushman Asom – Mukhya Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana’ on Wednesday, coinciding with the completion of two years of his government.

Beneficiaries of the ‘Ayushman Asom’ scheme will be those who are listed under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), the statement said.