Haryana expands Chirayu-Ayushman Bharat scheme to cover more families

Chandigarh: Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao announced a major expansion of the Chirayu-Ayushman Bharat scheme on Tuesday, reiterating the state government’s commitment to providing quality and affordable healthcare to every citizen. Under the expanded scheme, families with an annual income of more than Rs 1.80 lakh could avail the benefits by paying a nominal annual premium.

Eligibility will be determined based on the verified annual income recorded in the Parivar Pehchan Patra (family ID). Eligible families will get free and cashless treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per year at empanelled hospitals across the state, she said.

Premiums have been fixed according to income slabs. Families with an annual income of Rs 1.80 lakh to Rs 3 lakh will pay Rs 1,500 per year; those in the Rs 3 lakh to Rs 6 lakh bracket will pay Rs 4,000; and families with an annual income of more than Rs 6 lakh will pay Rs 5,000 per year.

The registration and payment gateway portal will remain open until November 30, 2026, while the new policy period will run from November 1, 2026 to October 31, 2027, Rao said here.

Highlighting the expansion of healthcare services in the state, Rao said that through the Ayushman Bharat Haryana Health Protection Authority, as many as 40,27,391 beneficiaries have so far received treatment under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and Chirayu scheme at 1,307 empanelled hospitals across Haryana.