Insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh announced for transgenders under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY

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Category : National Published on: August 26 2022

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Transgender persons will now get composite healthcare services under the Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY with a MoU being signed between the National Health Authority and the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.
The Social Justice Ministry will fund Rs 5 lakh insurance cover per transgender beneficiary per annum.
Under this medical health package, a special "Ayushman Bharat TG Plus" card is being provided for the transgender society by linking the SMILE scheme with the "Ayushman Bharat Scheme" of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, under which more than 50 health facilities are being provided.