Government Health Schemes

Thu, June 6, 2024 | 3 min read

Do you want to know the features of the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme? Asking about, which Government started the old age pension scheme in India? This is a non-contributory pension scheme started by the Govt. of India under the Ministry of Rural Development.

Tue, May 28, 2024 | 4 min read

Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) also known as Ayushman Bharat or the National Health Protection Scheme is a flagship health insurance scheme started by the Government of India. It was launched in September 2018 to protect the poor and lower sections of society.

Mon, May 27, 2024 | 4 min read

Are you curious to learn, what is the purpose of the Employee State Insurance scheme fund? If you are confused and have a doubt, ‘is ESIC a government or private’, then let me elucidate for you. The Employees’ State Insurance Act 1948 was proclaimed by the Government of India through the Parliament.

Wed, May 22, 2024 | 3 min read

Wondering, what is Mukhyamantri Amrutum Yojana? What are the objectives of the Mukhyamantri Amrutum scheme?The Below Poverty Line (BPL) households are facing vulnerability and catastrophic health risks. The severe diseases and higher medical expenses have pushed these families into poverty.

Tue, May 21, 2024 | 3 min read

Do you want to know about Vajpayee Arogyasri Yojana? Thinking in your mind, what is the Vajpayee Arogyasri scheme?Well, the Vajpayee Arogyashree scheme is a health insurance scheme that aims to extend the ‘Universal Health Coverage’ to all the residents in Karnataka state. This scheme is named after the former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Tue, May 14, 2024 | 2 min read

The Government of Kerala, India has implemented the Karunya Health Scheme, a health insurance scheme aimed at providing financial assistance for medical treatments to underprivileged families in the state. This scheme ensures that families with financial constraints can access quality healthcare services without facing excessive financial pressure during medical emergencies.

Sat, January 6, 2024 | 3 min read

Postal Life Insurance (PLI) is the oldest life insurer in the country which not only gives insurance cover to a taxpayer but also offers tax benefits. Perplexed about the tax benefits for Postal Life Insurance?Read this blog thoroughly to gain knowledge about tax benefits on PLI maturity.

Fri, January 5, 2024 | 3 min read

Did you know that Postal Life Insurance (PLI) is the oldest insurance policy that continues to be offered in India? It was launched as early as 1884. While the PLI insurance policy was first introduced for postal employees, it has been expanded to cover employees of central and state governments, defence and para-military services, PSUs, banks, educational institutions, local bodies, professionals, and companies listed with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Thu, December 28, 2023 | 5 min read

Looking for information on the West Bengal Health Scheme? In 2008, the state of West Bengal launched its official scheme, known as the West Bengal Health Scheme, intending to provide better medical facilities to its entire ecosystem of state government employees. Simply put, it is the state’s health insurance scheme for all government employees in West Bengal, it also replaces the earlier Medical Attendance Rules of 1964 and it further requires employees to give up their medical allowance.

Wed, December 27, 2023 | 5 min read

Launched as a country-wide health insurance scheme in July 2003, the Universal Health Insurance Scheme (UHIS) is an extensively recognised government health insurance initiative that specifically targets low-income groups, particularly those who are the main breadwinners. This policy provides coverage for medical expenses and also includes personal accident cover.