Everyone is aware of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which provides free cashless treatment. However, the Uttar Pradesh government also runs a similar scheme that offers free treatment to beneficiaries. This scheme is called the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Yojana, launched in 2022. Under this scheme, a health card is issued, allowing beneficiaries and their families to receive medical treatment.
This UP government scheme is designed for government employees, pensioners, and their dependents in the state. The main objective is to ensure better healthcare services for employees and their families. Beneficiaries can avail of treatment in both government and private hospitals.
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In this article, we will share all the details about this scheme.
Treatment Benefits Under Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Rajya Karmchari Cashless Chikitsa Yojana
Beneficiaries of this scheme can receive treatment at all private and government hospitals affiliated with Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. There is no financial limit for treatment in government hospitals, while private hospitals have a treatment limit of up to Rs 5 lakh per year. To avail of this scheme, the beneficiary must have a State Health Card.
Special Features of This Scheme
- Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya State Employees Cashless Medical Scheme is for both current and retired employees of Uttar Pradesh.
- The state government provides a health card to the beneficiaries.
- Under this scheme, the beneficiary and their family can get treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per year in private hospitals and without any financial limit in government hospitals.
- Treatment can be availed at all private and government hospitals registered under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
- The cashless scheme is only applicable to hospitalized patients.
How to Apply for a State Health Card?
- Visit the official website: https://sects.up.gov.in/.
- Click on “Apply for State Health Card.”
- Enter your mobile number and captcha code, then generate an OTP.
- Verify your mobile number with the OTP to open the application form.
- Fill in all required details in the form.
- Enter the details of dependents in your family and upload the required documents.
- Review the information carefully and submit the form.
- Wait for verification of your application and documents.
- After successful verification, you will receive an SMS with a link. You can also visit https://setu.pmjay.gov.in/setu/pt-deendyal-upadhyay.
- Complete your Aadhaar e-KYC and download your State Health Card.