Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has launched the ‘Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme (MUHS)’, which will be effective from April this year.
The scheme aims to replace the previous healthcare schemes to ensure that empanelled hospitals no longer face difficulties and to provide comprehensive coverage and protection.
The Chief Minister emphasized that a robust healthcare system is crucial for the welfare of all.
“The scheme was introduced following a thorough evaluation of the state’s over the past five years. Despite financial challenges, the government has prioritized this scheme, and banks have assured their full cooperation, making the scheme viable,” Lalduhoma said.
He said the scheme would be implemented online and in a paperless manner, ensuring efficiency.
It would also operate on a cashless system, eliminating the need for individuals to pay out of pocket, he added.
The Chief Minister further said that, initially, the scheme was planned with funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) loan, and the process is ongoing.
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“However, even if the ADB loan does not materialize, the state government is confident of successfully implementing the scheme. Since the scheme is set to commence in April, the government plans to allocate Rs 14.50 crore this month to settle outstanding healthcare bills,” he stated.
The scheme covers all government employees, civil pensioners, the general public, and all those possessing Golden Cards under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
