The Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) is a flagship health insurance scheme launched by the Government of Maharashtra with the objective of providing affordable, accessible, and quality healthcare to the state’s economically weaker sections.
Designed to bridge the gap between essential healthcare and financial limitations, MJPJAY offers comprehensive cashless treatment for a wide range of identified medical conditions. The scheme is implemented through an extensive network of empaneled public and private hospitals, enabling beneficiaries to receive timely treatment without any upfront payment.
Whether it's a routine procedure or a critical illness, beneficiaries under MJPJAY can access medical care without the stress of financial strain. By covering hospitalization, surgeries, and post-operative care, this initiative plays a crucial role in reducing out-of-pocket medical expenses and improving health outcomes for Maharashtra’s underserved communities.
In this article, we will discuss the benefits, coverage, eligibility, and more about Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY).
What is MJPJAY?
Previously known as the Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayee Arogya Yojana, Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) began in eight districts on July 2, 2012, and expanded to 28 districts on November 21, 2013. The scheme's primary goal is to offer cashless access to quality medical care for beneficiaries dealing with catastrophic illnesses. This includes hospitalisation for surgeries and therapies within specified specialty services. This assistance is facilitated through a network of healthcare providers.
The Mahatma Phule Yojana covers all medical expenses incurred during hospitalisation, providing a sum insured of Rs. 1.5 lakh per family per policy annually. This coverage can be utilised by an individual or the entire family through cashless hospitalisation services.
MJPJAY (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Yojana): Overview
Aspect | Details |
Scheme name | Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) |
Objective | Provide cashless healthcare services for identified diseases in Maharashtra |
Coverage | Extensive coverage for medical treatments, surgeries, and hospitalisation |
Network providers | Empaneled hospitals and healthcare facilities in public and private sectors |
Eligibility | Based on socio-economic factors, prioritizing economically disadvantaged |
Benefits | Financial protection, access to quality healthcare, and preventive services |
MJPJAY: Features and benefits
Given below are the key features and benefits of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY):
- The scheme covers all hospitalisation expenses for the beneficiary, up to Rs. 1.5 lakh per family per policy each year.
- For renal transplant, the limit for hospitalisation expenses has been enhanced upto Rs. 2.5 lakh per family, per policy annually.
- The benefit is accessible to every family member on a floater basis. The total coverage of Rs. 1.5 lakh or Rs. 2.5 lakh, depending on the case, can be utilised by one person or shared among all family members during the policy year.
- MJPJAY beneficiary gets benefit of 996 medical and surgical procedures with 121 follow up procedures.
- The scheme provides coverage for surgeries, diagnostics, medications, and follow-up consultations and treatment.
- Orthopaedic surgery and procedures, general surgery, ENT surgery, gynaecology and obstetrics surgery, cardiac and cardiothoracic surgery, ophthalmology surgery, pediatric surgery, radiation surgery, plastic surgery, etc.
- Free health camps shall be conducted by network hospital.
Eligibility criteria for Mahatma Jyotiba Jan Arogya Yojana
To avail the benefits under MJPJAY, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- The scheme is applicable to families residing in economically distressed districts of Maharashtra.
- Beneficiaries must possess any of the following documents: an Annapurna Card, White/Yellow/Orange Ration Card, or an Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) Card.
- Farmers from agriculturally distressed districts are also eligible for coverage under this scheme.