(a) whether the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri - Jan ArogyaYojana (PM-JAY) health insurance scheme is being implemented in the State of Telangana and if so, the details thereof;
(b) the total number of beneficiaries covered under the scheme in the State;
(c) the total number of beneficiaries covered under the scheme for COVID-19 treatment in Telangana; and
(d) the total expenditure incurred under the scheme for treatment of patients in Telangana?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)
(a) to (d): Ayushman Bharat -Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is implemented in the State of Telangana since 18th May 2021.
A total of 87.6 lakh beneficiary families are eligible for healthcare benefits under the scheme in Telangana.
As of 24th January 2022, a total of 2.39 lakh hospital admissions worth Rs. 517.7 crore are authorized for treatment, including for COVID-19, of patients in Telangana.
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