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Kerala Announces Oommen Chandy Health Insurance Scheme and Other Health Sector Initiatives

english.mathrubhumi.comhinduonmanorama.comoutlookindia.comtheweek.in · 2 blocs · 20d ago

The Kerala government has announced the Oommen Chandy Health Insurance Scheme, providing healthcare coverage of up to ₹25 lakh for all families in the state. A ₹100-crore project to establish Kerala Health and Life Sciences City has also been announced, alongside an allocation of ₹2,076.02 crore for medical treatment and public health. Additional measures include an initial allocation of ₹10 crore

The Oommen Chandy Health Insurance Scheme has been announced, providing healthcare coverage of up to ₹25 lakh for all families in Kerala. An initial allocation of ₹10 crore has been sanctioned for preliminary expenses of the scheme, according to English Mathrubhumi.com. A ₹100-crore project to establish Kerala Health and Life Sciences City has been announced. ₹2,076.02 crore has been earmarked for medical treatment and the public health sector.

According to Onmanorama.com, the Medisep health insurance scheme for government employees is set for a significant overhaul to enhance its effectiveness and address beneficiary concerns. Accident insurance coverage for fishermen and allied workers will be comprehensively revised to offer improved financial protection against occupational risks.

TheWeek.in reported that the government plans to widen Karunya coverage to families left out and that the honorarium of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) and Anganwadi workers has been hiked by ₹1,000 per month.

OutlookIndia.com reported that the government intends to implement the 'Reach Kerala' scheme to transform the state into a destination for health tourism and that steps will be taken to coordinate the activities of the Health, AYUSH, Tourism and other related departments to provide high-quality healthcare services.

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