Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS)
The Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS) is a flagship health insurance program launched by the Government of Meghalaya to provide universal health coverage to all residents. In convergence with the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), the scheme offers cashless treatment and financial protection against catastrophic health expenses. This guide details the scheme's benefits, eligibility, and the enrollment process.
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1. Benefits of the MHIS Scheme
The MHIS scheme offers extensive coverage to its beneficiaries, ensuring financial security during medical emergencies.
- Coverage Amount: Provides a health insurance cover of up to ₹5.30 lakhs per family on a floater basis.
- No Age or Family Size Limit: The scheme has no restriction on the number of family members or age, ensuring that all eligible household members are covered.
- Cashless Treatment: Beneficiaries receive a health card that allows them to avail cashless treatment at empaneled hospitals.
- Wide Range of Coverage: The scheme covers hospitalization expenses, surgical procedures, maternity care, and treatment for chronic diseases.
- Pre-existing Conditions: Unlike many other insurance policies, MHIS covers pre-existing diseases from day one.
- Empaneled Hospitals: Treatment can be availed at a vast network of both public and private hospitals in Meghalaya and at all PM-JAY empaneled hospitals across India.
2. How to Apply for MHIS
Enrolling in the Megha Health Insurance Scheme is a simple process. The registration drive is conducted periodically at various centers across the state. No registration fee is charged for enrollment.
Step-by-Step Application Process:
- Visit an Enrollment Center: Locate your nearest enrollment center, which may be a government hospital, primary health center, or a designated District Kiosk.
- Submit Required Documents: Carry valid government-issued photo ID proofs and family documents. You will need to provide a valid photo ID (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Voter ID), proof of residency, and documents to establish the relationship between family members.
- Biometric Verification: The enrollment official will capture the biometrics (fingerprints) of the family head and other members.
- Receive Health Card: Upon successful verification and registration, you will be issued a health card (e-Card) which acts as your access pass to the scheme's benefits.
3. Important Helplines & Official Resources
- MHIS Official Website: mhis.org.in
- Department of Health & Family Welfare: meghealth.gov.in
- List of Empaneled Hospitals: mhis.org.in/empaneled-hospitals/
- General Helpline (MHIS): 0364-2507477
- PM-JAY Helpline: 1800-11-6446
To find your nearest enrollment center or a list of empaneled hospitals, visit the official MHIS website:
MHIS Official Portal PM-JAY Official PortalThese links direct to official government websites for the latest updates and services related to health insurance in Meghalaya.
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