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Himachal Pradesh to launch new ₹10 lakh health insurance scheme replacing Himcare
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 01:37 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh government has announced the replacement of the existing Himcare scheme with a new health insurance plan offering a coverage of ₹10 lakh.
The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to phase out the existing Himcare health insurance scheme. In its place, the state administration will introduce a new health insurance plan that provides a coverage limit of ₹10 lakh per beneficiary.
This move aims to enhance the financial protection available to residents against medical expenses. The new scheme is designed to offer a higher coverage amount compared to the previous structure, addressing the rising costs of healthcare in the region.
While specific details regarding the implementation timeline and eligibility criteria are being finalized, the core objective remains to provide robust health security to the people of Himachal Pradesh. The transition from Himcare to this new model marks a significant shift in the state's public health policy framework.
This move aims to enhance the financial protection available to residents against medical expenses. The new scheme is designed to offer a higher coverage amount compared to the previous structure, addressing the rising costs of healthcare in the region.
While specific details regarding the implementation timeline and eligibility criteria are being finalized, the core objective remains to provide robust health security to the people of Himachal Pradesh. The transition from Himcare to this new model marks a significant shift in the state's public health policy framework.