New Delhi : Cancer patients will not require hospitalization to avail
benefits under the Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection Scheme with the government adopting the guidelines of the tumor board to ensure that such patients do not have to pay out of their pocket.
The health ministry launched anti-fraud guidelines along with data
privacy and information security policy on Monday ahead of the launch of the state-run health insurance scheme on September 25.
While patients require hospitalization to avail benefits under the scheme, the exemption will apply for cancer patients.
Dinesh Arora, deputy hief executive of Ayushman Bharat said, " We have adopted the tumor board guidelines and and therefore, cancer patients can avail the benefits up to Rs.5 lakh without
hospitalization. This will also cover chemotherapy, medicines and
diagnostics."
" Based on international best practices and India-specific
regulations, 94 controls have been set at various levels for secure
handling of sensitive personal data," health minister JP Nadda said while unveiling the logo of the mega health insurance scheme.
He also warned of strict action against those running fake websites on Ayushman Bharat. Nadda said no enrollment is required for beneficiaries and there is no payment for obtaining services at empanelled hospitals. "Criminal cases will be filed against Fraudulent websites and agents trying to collect money from beneficiaries," he said. ..............
( The Times of India, Chennai, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 )
Courtesy : MPS
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