Finance Ministry Launches Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima for CGHS Beneficiaries

The Finance Ministry launched the Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima, an optional health insurance plan for Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries, offering in-patient hospitalisation coverage within India with sum insured options of Rs 10 lakh or Rs 20 lakh. Provided by New India Assurance, the policy includes co-payment choices, discounted premiums, capped room rents, cumulative bonuses for claim-free years, and pre- and post-hospitalisation coverage. Additionally, a Composite Salary Account Package integrating banking and insurance services for central government employees was introduced.