Ayushman Yojana: Health Minister made this appeal to the elite people

Ayushman Yojana: Uttarakhand Health Minister Appeals to Affluent Citizens to Voluntarily Relinquish Scheme Benefits

Dehradun, June 11, 2025:
Uttarakhand’s Health Minister, Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat, has appealed to the wealthy and capable individuals in the state to voluntarily surrender their Ayushman Yojana cards, if they so wish, so that the benefits of the scheme can reach those who truly need it the most.

Reason and Impact of the Appeal

More Benefits to the Needy:
Dr. Rawat stated that if the affluent voluntarily withdraw from the scheme, other underprivileged individuals can receive better treatment in their place. He emphasized that there are thousands of families in the state who can easily afford treatment in private hospitals.

Reduced Financial Burden:
This initiative may also help reduce the financial load on the scheme.

The minister has directed all Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) to hold discussions at the district level with the elite class of their respective areas to deliberate on this proposal.

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Golden Card-Related Issues to Be Resolved Soon

The Minister of Medical Health and Medical Education, Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat, also announced that problems faced by state employees and pensioners in availing treatment through the Golden Card will be addressed soon.

Key Announcements on Golden Card Scheme:

• Suggestions Invited: Meetings will be held with employee and pensioner organizations to seek solutions.

• Cabinet Proposal: A solid proposal based on the feedback will be presented in the cabinet.

• Package Improvements: Treatment packages for various diseases will be revised.

• Inclusion of Major Hospitals: Efforts are underway to include some major super-specialty hospitals under the Golden Card scheme to ensure better healthcare services.

• Scheme Re-entry: Pensioners and employees who previously opted out of the Golden Card scheme will be given an opportunity to rejoin.

Key Announcements Regarding Ayushman Card:

• Acceptance of Family Register Copy: To overcome practical issues in card issuance, copies of the family register will now be accepted as valid documents. A proposal for this will be presented in the upcoming cabinet meeting.

• 100% Coverage Target: The government aims to issue Ayushman cards to 100% of the state’s population to ensure universal access to the scheme.

This decision was taken on Monday, June 10, 2025, during a departmental review meeting held at the State Health Authority auditorium. The meeting was attended by Health Secretary Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar, CEO of the State Health Authority Reena Joshi, and several other officials.