Extension of Ayushman Bharat Scheme to Transgenders

On 24th August, 2022, the National Health Authority (NHA) under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Department of Social Justice and Empowerment today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide inclusive and composite health package for transgenders under Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY.

Key Points of MoU

  • Coverage:The scheme would cover all transgenders not receiving such benefits from other centre/state sponsored schemes. It will extend all healthcare benefits to transgender persons (holding a transgender certificate issued by the National Portal for transgender persons) across the country.
  • Fund: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) will fund Rs.5 lakh insurance cover per ....
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