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RSBY

RSBY (Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana) is a health insurance scheme initiated by the Government of India, aiming to provide affordable health coverage to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. It covers hospitalization expenses, including pre- and post-treatment, for beneficiaries.

Additional Transport Allowance for RSBY Beneficiaries

The eligible RSBY smart cardholders will be entitled to receive Rs 600 as transport allowance at the time of discharge from all Medical College hospitals & teaching hospitals in the State.

State Level Implementation Committee, RSBY

The State Level implementation Committee is reconstituted with following members, it is Obligatory for the committee to meet regularly for effective coordination of the RSBY Scheme.

Admission of RSBY Beneficiaries in all Hospitals

A special stamp to be affixed in the tickets of all the patients coming to emergency who claimed as RSBY beneficiary and patient party to be advised to approach the RSBY Help Desk. Strong steps against Specialists/ MO’s/ Surgeons or any persons who are refusing to admit RSBY card holders in any of the empanelled government hospitals, may be taken.

Management of RSBY Help Desk in Government Hospitals

Rogi Sahayata Kendras are of absolute necessity for effective and successful implementation of RSBY in the Govt. Hospitals considering the workload and non-availability of dedicated manpower for RSBY.