Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh :
Leading healthcare providers show keen interest in partnering with state for cashless healthcare scheme
In a significant move to broaden the reach of Punjab’s upcoming ₹10 lakh cashless health insurance initiative, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh on Tuesday invited prominent private hospitals to get empanelled under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY). The scheme, envisioned by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, aims to provide universal health coverage to every family in the state.
Dr. Balbir Singh, along with Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare Kumar Rahul and Chief Executive Officer of the State Health Agency (SHA) Sanyam Aggarwal, chaired a high-level meeting with representatives of leading private hospitals at the State Health Agency office. The meeting focused on engaging private healthcare providers as key partners in the successful implementation of the scheme.
Addressing the gathering, the Health Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that no family in Punjab is deprived of quality healthcare due to financial constraints. “Under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, a comprehensive health insurance cover of ₹10 lakh per family is being provided to eliminate the financial burden of medical treatment on ordinary citizens,” Dr. Balbir Singh said. He emphasized that the scheme is a transformative initiative designed to create a robust healthcare ecosystem where every resident has access to timely medical care.
Highlighting the crucial role of private hospitals in the scheme, the Health Minister noted that the encouraging response from leading healthcare institutions would significantly enhance the outreach of MMSY across the state. “The scheme has been designed to be transparent and efficient, ensuring that its benefits reach the grassroots,” he added. Dr. Balbir Singh urged hospitals to complete empanelment formalities at the earliest, enabling citizens to avail medical services at these facilities without any out-of-pocket expenditure.
The interaction witnessed active participation from top private healthcare providers, including Max Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Shalby Hospital, and Livasa Hospital, among others. Representatives of these institutions expressed strong interest in joining the scheme and praised the state government’s proactive approach to building a collaborative, people-centric healthcare model.
During the session, Minister Dr. Balbir Singh and CEO SHA Sanyam Aggarwal addressed various operational queries raised by the hospitals. Discussions included treatment packages, the empanelment process, and technical aspects of the cashless interface under the scheme. Both officials assured that the state government would provide necessary support to ensure smooth integration of private hospitals into MMSY, reinforcing the goal of universal, cashless healthcare access.
The meeting marked a major step toward operationalizing the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, which is expected to benefit millions of families in Punjab by providing financial protection against medical emergencies. With the participation of both public and private healthcare institutions, the scheme aims to establish a comprehensive and inclusive healthcare network across the state.