It is a National Health Protection Scheme designed for the weaker section of society.
2. The scheme provides maximum coverage of Rs. 5 lakh to every eligible family per year.
3. It is a family floater scheme (can be used by one or all the members of the family)
4. It covers pre-existing diseases from the very first day of availing the scheme.
5. It provides a cashless claim facility in public and private network hospitals.
6. The medical expenses are paid according to the pre-determined package rates (by the government).
7. There is no restriction on family size, age, or gender.
8. Benefits can be availed anywhere in the country.
9. It covers some critical illnesses including covid, prostate cancer, skull-based injury, etc.