PMJAY Latest News: The Ayushman Bharat PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) was launched by the government with a focus on public health. A significant change is currently underway: the National Health Authority has proposed reserving 112 treatment packages exclusively for government hospitals. This means that patients requiring these 112 specific treatments can only access them at government hospitals; private hospitals are excluded from this list. In other words, these benefits will not be available at private hospitals.
Expanding from 23 to 112 Packages
Currently, 23 treatment packages are already reserved for government hospitals. A proposal has now been put forward to add more packages, bringing the total to 112 packages that are reserved exclusively for government facilities. These include procedures such as cataract surgery, childbirth (delivery), gallbladder surgery, and various other essential healthcare services and operations.
When Will the New Rule Come into Effect?
According to media reports, the government has set a deadline of December 1, 2026, for the full implementation of this system. However, the specific method and timeline for implementation will depend on the decisions made by individual states and the existing infrastructure and facilities available at government hospitals.
What Will Be the Impact on Patients?
If this proposal is implemented, patients seeking treatment under these 112 packages will be required to visit government hospitals. While the proposal will lead to an increase in the number of patients at government facilities, it is also expected to drive improvements in terms of the availability of skilled doctors, hospital beds, essential medical equipment, and other necessary healthcare infrastructure.
How to View the List of Ayushman-Empanelled Hospitals?
If you hold an Ayushman Bharat scheme card, you can view the list of government and private hospitals empanelled under the scheme online. To do so, visit the official Ayushman Bharat website and select your state and district to access the list of hospitals.