Cashless Treatment Pilot for Road Accident Victims

• 18 Mar 2024

India recently initiated a pilot program to offer cashless treatment to victims of road accidents, aligning with legal mandates.

Key Points

• Timely Medical Care for Accident Victims: Pilot program in Chandigarh aims to establish an ecosystem for providing prompt medical care, especially during the critical golden hour.
• Implementation Details: National Health Authority (NHA) to implement the program in coordination with police, hospitals, and State Health Agency (SHA).
• Key Features of the Program: Victims entitled to cashless treatment up to Rs. 1.5 lakhs per accident, with AB PM-JAY packages for trauma cases, and reimbursement from the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund.
• IT Platform Integration: Program to be executed through an integrated IT platform combining MoRTH's eDAR application and NHA's Transaction Management System (TMS).
• Potential Nationwide Expansion: Based on the pilot program's success, cashless treatment facility for road accident victims may be extended nationwide.