In his first budget speech for 2024-25, Odisha’s Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, unveiled a new health insurance scheme named Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana. This new program is designed to provide health coverage to the poor and disadvantaged people of Odisha. It appears that this initiative might replace the well-known Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) scheme.
If you currently hold a BSKY card or do not benefit from any government health scheme, pay attention! Here we have explained the complete details of Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana, who are eligible, what it covers, how to apply, what happens to your existing BSKY card, and whether it will be linked with Ayushman Bharat.
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Explantion of Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana
Firstly, the new health insurance scheme for the people of Odisha. It’s designed to replace the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) and provide better health coverage, including those living outside the state. You can expect a wide range of medical services to be covered, such as hospitalization, surgeries, and diagnostic tests in all Government as well as private hospitals across the country.
Eligibility Criteria for Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana
If you currently have a BSKY card or aren’t enrolled in any other government health scheme, you’re likely eligible for the new GJAY health insurance scheme. The government will soon announce the complete eligibility details.
Important Note: If you have a fake or ineligible BSKY card, you won’t be able to get GJAY benefits.
Here are the tentative eligibility criteria for the scheme:
- You must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
- All Ration Card Holders are eligible for the scheme.
- Families with an annual income of up to ₹50,000 in rural areas and ₹60,000 in urban areas are eligible.
- Families identified in the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 data are covered.
- Must not Government employees or, pensioners.
How to Apply Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana?
The government will soon launch an online portal or website where you can easily apply for GJAY. In the meantime, start gathering your documents so you’ll be ready to apply when the portal is up and running.
Merger with Ayushman Bharat Yojana
You might be wondering, what happens to Ayushman Bharat Yojana with this new scheme? Well, from what we’ve heard, the government is planning to merge Ayushman Bharat Yojana with Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana (GJAY). This means you could potentially get the benefits of both schemes using a single card!
You might be wondering how you can get the benefits of both Ayushman Bharat Yojana and Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana (GJAY). Here’s why we think it’s possible:
The government has set aside a huge amount of money, Rs. 3056 crores, for the GJAY scheme. On top of that, they’ve allocated Rs. 500 crores for Ayushman Bharat Yojana in the state. This indicates that there is a plan to combine the two schemes, so you can enjoy the benefits of both.
This means that you could potentially use one health card to access a wider range of healthcare services and treatments. It’s great news for people in Odisha!
But hold on, the government hasn’t released any official details yet. We’re keeping a close eye on the situation and will update you as soon as we know more. So stay tuned to this page for the latest information!
Now what will happen to Your BSKY Card?
Well, If you have a BSKY card, it’s likely that your benefits will be transferred to the new GJAY card. So you won’t lose your existing coverage.
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