The Mahayuti government in Maharashtra has rolled out a major healthcare initiative, offering cashless treatment up to ₹1 lakh for accident victims. Announced after a key meeting led by Health Minister Prakash Abitkar, the decision aims to ensure faster and more accessible medical care for those injured in accidents.
Health Minister Prakash Abitkar conducted a comprehensive review of the state’s Health Department on Friday. During the meeting, he issued several key directives to officials, stressing the importance of providing accident victims with timely, cashless treatment up to ₹1 lakh. He instructed authorities to ensure the effective implementation of this initiative. Details of the decision were shared via the official X account.
Minister Abitkar also stated that hospitals and institutions must ensure timely, high-quality, and cashless treatment for patients. He warned that strict action would be taken against any misconduct. Additionally, a decision was made to develop a dedicated mobile app to provide information on hospitals, bed availability, and to register complaints.
The Health Minister also instructed the Public Health Department to ensure the provision of cashless treatment up to ₹1 lakh in both empaneled and other emergency hospitals. A committee has been formed to consider expanding the list of included procedures, revising treatment rates, including costly treatments like organ transplants, and integrating basic healthcare services into the scheme.
The committee has been asked to submit its report within a month. Each hospital department has also been directed to hold a monthly health camp and treat at least five patients under the cashless scheme. Since March, ₹1,300 crore has already been disbursed to hospitals, and more funds will be provided if needed. However, Minister Abitkar made it clear that all health schemes must be run transparently, and any wrongdoing will not be tolerated.
