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Government Launches PM RAHAT Scheme: Cashless Treatment up to ₹1.5 Lac for Road Accident Victims
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🗓 11 Aug 2026, 06:19 AM
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The central government has unveiled the PM RAHAT Scheme, offering cashless medical treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh for victims of road accidents.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced the launch of the PM RAHAT Scheme, aimed at easing the financial burden on road accident victims.
The scheme provides cashless medical treatment for up to ₹1.5 lakh per patient, covering diagnostics, surgery, and post‑operative care.
Eligible beneficiaries include any individual who has suffered a road‑traffic injury and is admitted to a government or private hospital that participates in the scheme. Hospitals will process claims directly through the scheme’s electronic portal, ensuring swift reimbursement to patients.
The initiative is part of the government’s broader effort to improve access to affordable healthcare for the most vulnerable sections of society.
The scheme provides cashless medical treatment for up to ₹1.5 lakh per patient, covering diagnostics, surgery, and post‑operative care.
Eligible beneficiaries include any individual who has suffered a road‑traffic injury and is admitted to a government or private hospital that participates in the scheme. Hospitals will process claims directly through the scheme’s electronic portal, ensuring swift reimbursement to patients.
The initiative is part of the government’s broader effort to improve access to affordable healthcare for the most vulnerable sections of society.