The Punjab government has initiated a new initiative, the Chief Minister’s Special Initiative for Cancer Patients, to ensure that eligible people receive cancer treatment free of cost throughout the province of Punjab.
The scheme offers cover up to Rs. for treatment of eligible cancer patients. Through a special initiative card, 10 lakh per year.
What Treatment Is Covered?
The initiative provides comprehensive cancer treatment, including:
- Cancer diagnostic tests
- Chemotherapy
- Radiotherapy
- Cancer-related surgeries
- Essential medicines
Up to Rs. 10 Lakh Treatment Coverage
Eligible patients can receive cancer treatment worth up to:
Rs. 1 million (Rs. 10 lakh) annually
The program is designed to help lower the financial burden on families that have to pay for costly cancer care.
Where Can Patients Get Treatment?
Treatment services to be delivered via network of approved:
- Public hospitals
- Private healthcare facilities
The Government intends that all eligible patients will be able to avail good cancer treatment in all over Punjab.
Rs. 13 Billion Allocated for Cancer Care
About Rs. is earmarked by the Punjab government for this. The investment in the initiative is $13 billion per year.
It is hoped that the program would help thousands of cancer patients access the treatment in time with minimal out-of-pocket expenses.
How Does the Special Initiative Card Help?
Through the dedicated card, patients who are eligible will be able to receive approved cancer treatment services under the program.
The program is designed to offer comprehensive assistance in diagnosis and treatment to help families cope with the financial burden of cancer treatment.
Punjab Government’s Healthcare Reform Plans
The cancer patient initiative falls under the umbrella of the overall healthcare reform initiative in Punjab.
The government is also developing targeted efforts in healthcare for:
- Cardiac patients
- Stroke patients
- Other patients requiring specialised medical care
The Chief Minister’s Special Initiative for Cancer Patients will be a great boon to families who have to spend a lot of money to treat cancer.
This is offered at an insurance premium of up to Rs. The program will provide 10 lakhs per annum to increase the accessibility of basic cancer care for the patients all over Punjab.
