Atal Amrit Yojana

The Atal Amrit Yojana, also known as the Atal Amrit Abhiyan, is a healthcare scheme launched by the Government of Assam. This scheme has been designed to offer cashless medical treatment for 437 diseases amounting to Rs. 2 Lakhs every year. 

Families holding Above Poverty Line (APL) and Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards are eligible to apply for the Atal Amrit Abhiyan. While this scheme is free for BPL families, APL families are required to pay a nominal sum of Rs. 100 for each member to receive the benefits. 

How Can the BPL Population in India be Saved from This Fate?

The Atal Amrit Yojna is launched by the Assam government to provide financial assistance to the low-income and BPL population in India considering the crisis the country is currently going through. The agenda is to provide quality healthcare services and cashless treatments to poor and low-income households so that they do not have to suffer without proper treatments or borrow money to pay medical bills.

Features of Atal Amrit Abhiyan Scheme

Some of the key features of the Atal Amrit Abhiyan scheme -

• APL families that have an annual income of ₹5 lakhs are eligible for the Atal Amrit Abhiyan health insurance scheme.

• Atal Amrit Yojna offers cashless treatments and healthcare facilities to eligible families.

• Government employees cannot avail of the benefit of Atal Amrit Abhiyan.

• The enrolment for the Atal Amrit Abhiyan health insurance scheme is free of cost for BPL families while APL families have to pay a nominal amount of Rs. 100 as annual enrolment fees.

• ISA (Implementation Support Agency) and Medi Assist Insurance TPA Pvt. Ltd. have joined hands with the Assam government to render cashless healthcare services.

• The Atal Amrit Abhiyan scheme also covers the travelling expenses of the visitors under the daily allowance sanctioned.

• The scheme includes high-cost treatments for cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurological diseases, etc.

• Enrolled families can get hospital admission without any advance payment.

Diseases Covered Under Atal Amrit Abhiyan

In total, the benefits of the Atal Amrit Yojana cover 437 diseases, which have been segregated into the following six categories:

• Burns

• Cardiovascular Diseases

• Neonatal Diseases

• Neurological Conditions

• Kidney Diseases

• Cancer

   

Eligibility Criteria for Atal Amrit Abhiyan

To become a part of the Atal Amrit Abhiyan society, there are a few eligibility criteria that need to be met by applicants. Read on to learn what it takes to get the Atal Amrit Card.

• The scheme is open to all BPL families in Assam with an annual income lesser than ₹1.2 Lakhs.

• APL families with an income of between ₹1.2-5 Lakhs are eligible for the Atal Amrit Abhiyan but are required to pay a nominal annual premium of ₹100.

• Central or State Government employees, whether current or retired, are not eligible.

Documents Required for Atal Amrit Abhiyan

During registration and for the Atal Amrit Abhiyan card check, applicants are required to submit the following documents.

• EPIC Card (for minors, birth certificate)

• Voter ID Card

• Income Certificate

• NFSA Card, if applicable

• Patient photograph, attested by doctor

How to Apply for Atal Amrit Abhiyan?

To enrol for the Atal Amrit Abhiyan, follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Head over to the official website https://nhm.assam.gov.in/schemes/detail/atal-amrit-abhiyan-0.

2. Click on the ‘Atal Amrit Abhiyan Application Format’ to avail the application form. Alternatively, the form can also be availed at the enrolment centre in the district.

3. Once you have filled it out, you are required to submit it with the requisite documents to the Office of the Joint Director of Health Services of your district. You can submit it yourself or send it via post.

List of Cities Covered Under Atal Amrit Scheme

Check out the table below to find the list of cities that are offering Atal Amrit scheme benefits - 

What is an Atal Amrit Card?

The Atal Amrit Card is issued to the beneficiaries once the application process is completed. You must show your Atal Amrit Abhiyan Card with its unique identification number at the empanelled hospital to avail cashless treatment. The Atal Amrit Card issued to beneficiaries looks like the one below:

(Source: http://atalamritabhiyaan.aaas-assam.in/ )

Atal Amrit Card for Beneficiaries

The Atal Amrit Abhiyan Card is issued to beneficiaries through more or less a similar process. The authentication of beneficiaries also includes providing documents proving their identity, and for minors, the original birth certificate is required.

Atal Amrit Abhiyan List of Hospital List

Below is the list of hospitals that accept the Atal Amrit Card -

Atal Amrit Abhiyan Helpline

Before heading to the above-mentioned hospitals or to the nearest enrolment centre, you can access all the information pertaining to the Atal Amrit Yojana at https://atalamritabhiyaan.aaas-assam.in/.

To learn more about the scheme, you can also call the Atal Amrit Abhiyan helpline number at 1800 102 7480, a toll-free number dedicated to sharing information about the scheme.

Conclusion

The Atal Amrit Abhiyan is a great initiative by the Assam government to provide comprehensive healthcare coverage and cashless treatment benefits to low-income households. However, if you are not eligible under this scheme, you can also avail of health insurance plans through Bajaj Markets. Cashless treatment facilities and coverage for a range of diseases are a few of the many benefits that you can enjoy for a nominal premium per month.

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