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DC discusses modalities Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme for PwD

YB WEB DESK. Dated: 7/19/2022 12:41:17 PM

Ramban, July 18 Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mussarat Islam today discussed the modalities for smooth implementation of Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme for the welfare of person with Autism, Cerebral-Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities )here at a meeting held today in his office chambers. Additional Deputy Commissioner, Harbans Sharma and various other concerned senior officers present during the meeting. The Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme covers Health expenses of the eligible persons to the extent of Rs. 1 Lakh for Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities which includes hospitalization charges, OPD charges including tests, treatment etc. The DC directed the CMO, Dr. Kamal Zadoo, CEO, Dev Anand, AD FCS&CA, Sohab Latief, DSWO, Rahul Gupta, CDPO, Ramban, Ravindra Kour and Information Department to work in tandem to create awareness regarding the scheme so that needy and deserving beneficiaries get the benefits of the scheme. The DC directed CMO to conduct an exercise for examining the disabilities of identified beneficiaries by organizing camps at CHC level. He also called for ensuring UDID registration of the beneficiaries requiring disability certificates. DC directed the CMO and CDPO to mobilize Anganwari and ASHA workers to identify the deserving beneficiaries to 100% saturate the scheme whereas CEO was also directed to submit the list of such students. The DC further impressed upon all concerned officers to sensitize the public regarding the documents required for the process of registration besides disseminating information regarding the benefits available under the scheme.