1.8 cr UP families to get health cover under PMJAY

Elaborating further on the model of the health insurance scheme, he said, "Daycare facility such as laser operation or dental procedures will also be covered in this scheme along with the treatments requiring hospitalization. Even after post-hospitalization, the consultation and medicine fees will be covered under this scheme. A total number of 1350 serious diseases are covered under this scheme."

Singh also talked about Uttar Pradesh government's preparedness for the successful launch of this scheme and said, "For better implementation of this scheme, we are making provisions of 'Arogya Mitra' in every hospital who would help beneficiaries of this scheme with the process. Till now we have listed 274 hospitals and have received an application from 700 more hospitals. On 25th September when this scheme will be launched by Prime Minister Modi across India as well as in Uttar Pradesh, we expect that about thousand medical centres form Uttar Pradesh will join the initiative."

He also announced that for better implementation of the scheme, the state has been divided into four zones. Singh also displayed the model of a 'Golden Card' which will be issued to all beneficiaries of PMJAY in Uttar Pradesh.

Announcing the scheme on August 15, Prime Minister Modi had said, "Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan will be launched on September 25 this year. It is high time we ensure that the poor of India get proper access to good quality and affordable healthcare".