ALL ABOUT RASHTRIYA SWASTHYA BIMA YOJANA

Nearly 93% of all workers in the nation are employed in the unorganised sector. For some occupational groupings, the government has begun introducing social security measures, but the scope is rather limited. The majority of workers continue to be uninsured for social security. The frequent occurrence of disease, the need for medical attention, and hospitalisation of such workers and their families is one of the main sources of insecurity for employees in the unorganised sector. The growth of medical facilities has not stopped the prevalence of illness as a cause of human deprivation in India.

RashtriyaSwasthyaBima Yojana: THE PLAN

The Government of India's Ministry of Labour and Employment has introduced RSBY to offer Below Poverty Line (BPL) families access to health insurance. The purpose of RSBY is to shield BPL households from the financial obligations caused by medical emergencies that necessitate hospitalisation.

Eligibility for the SwasthyaBima Yojana:

Beneficiaries of the programme will be BPL-eligible unorganised sector employees and their families (a family unit of five).

Verifying the eligibility of the unorganised sector workers and his family members who are suggested to be benefited under the plan will fall under the purview of the implementing authorities. For identification purposes, SwasthyaBimaCards will be given to the beneficiaries.

RashtriyaSwasthyaBima Yojana Provides Health Insurance Coverage To:

The beneficiary of the RashtriyaSwasthyaBima Yojana shall be eligible for any in-patient health insurance benefits that the relevant State Governments may designate in accordance with local/regional needs including:

• The unorganized sector employee's family (a unit of five) will receive coverage.
• On a family floater basis, the total sum covered would be Rs. 30,000 per family per annum.
• All covered diseases are treated without payment
• hospital bills, treating the majority of frequent ailments with the fewest exclusions feasible
• Pre-existing conditions will all be covered.
• Transportation expenditures (real, up to a maximum of Rs. 100 per visit), up to a maximum of Rs. 1000 altogether.

RashtriyaSwasthyaBima Yojana Online Apply Process-

• First, the health insurance provider will get the list of individuals who meet the BPL eligibility requirements.
• The Insurance Company will then release the enrollment schedule in accordance with the village's dates with the assistance of District Level Officers.
• After then, it will be up to the policy agents to get in touch with the BPL households and convince them to get this insurance.
• This list will thereafter be published on each village's prominent enrollment status.
• All of the family members' biometric data will be gathered through this station, and their pictures will be covered.
• This requires the beneficiary to pay a $30 registration fee.
• This process will be completed in a total of 10 minutes.
• Your cards will then be handed to you in a plastic cover.
• An insurance company representative, a government official, and a field key officer will all be present during this process.
• The state nodal agency will then receive the combined list.

 

Financial Pattern

• Contribution from the Government of India: 75% of the expected 750-rupee yearly premium, up to a maximum of 565-rupees per household each year. The Central Government will pay for the smart card.
• 25% of the annual premium and any additional premium are contributed by the corresponding state governments.
• The beneficiary would pay a registration/renewal cost of Rs. 30 annually.
• The individual State Governments would be responsible for covering all administrative and related costs associated with managing the programme.

FAQs

Q1. Where can I find the RSBY application?

The RashtriyaSwasthyaBima Yojana Application Form Pdf is available for download on the website of the state government in question.

Q2. Why are beneficiaries of the initiative being funded by the government being charged Rs. 30?

The Rs. 30 that beneficiaries must pay is just a registration fee that aids the Nodal agency in meeting its administrative expenses. The Central and State Government of India is responsible for paying the entire policy's actual premium.

Q3. What is the youngest age at which dependent children are eligible for RSBY coverage?

The offspring of the rashtriyaswasthyabima yojana benefits policyholder are not restricted by age under RashtriyaSwasthyaBima Yojana. However, if a family has more than two children, the policyholder must choose which of them will be protected by the plan.

Q4. When a medical emergency occurs, whose biometric data is needed?

At the time of hospitalisation or filing a claim, any beneficiary may provide their biometric data or Swasthyabima card. The head of the household is not required to be present at the hospital.