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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state launched Health Insurance Scheme(MHIS-IV) merging it with Ayushman Bharat scheme?
A
Meghalaya
B
Assam
C
Tripura
D
Sikkim
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India takes a giant leap towards providing accessible and affordable healthcare to the common man with the launch of Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan AarogyaYojana (AB-PMJAY) by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on 23rd September, 2018 at Ranchi, Jharkhand.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Rajasthan. Rajasthan became the first state in the country to provide health insurance for all its residents.

Detailed explanation-3: -MHIS BRIEF Megha Health Insurance Scheme was launched in 2012. The Government of Meghalaya via the State Nodal Agency began the implementation of MHIS in convergence with the Rashtriya Swasthiya Bima Yojana (RSBY) in 2013.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Megha Health Insurance Scheme provides cashless treatment benefits for enrolled members. The premium charges applicable for the cover is paid by the government. During the time of treatment, the subscribed members must produce their smart card to avail cashless treatment in empanelled hospitals.

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