Meghalaya Government on August 25, signed an agreement with the National Insurance Company Limited, a general health insurance company for the implementation of the Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS) Phase 5 and the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya (PMJAY).

Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS) is a Universal Health Insurance Scheme in the state of Meghalaya that provides health insurance to all persons that are residents of the state excluding state and central government employees.

It was launched on 15 December, 2012 by the then Chief Minister Dr. Mukul Sangma. The main objective of the scheme was to provide financial aid to all the citizens of the state at the time of hospitalization and reduce the out-of-pocket expenses of the residents of the state.

The statement was signed by Ramkumar S (IAS), CEO, MHIS and Additional Secretary Health and Family Welfare on behalf of the state government, and LS Puni Isaac Assistant Manager, National Insurance Company Limited in the presence of Health Minister, James PK Sangma.

The insurance cover for MHIS 5- PMJAY has increased from Rs.5,00,000 to Rs. 5,30,000 with an expanded list of benefits that will be available under the scheme. All the eligible beneficiaries belonging to Meghalaya excluding state and central government employees, can avail the benefits.

The Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS) Phase 5 and Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) will commence on September 1, 2022.

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