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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state Unveils Healthcare Scheme ’Arogya Karnataka’?
A
Kerala
B
Karnataka
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Arogya Karnataka” was introduced by Government of Karnataka on 2.3.

Detailed explanation-2: -Benefits of Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka Scheme Financial assistance up to INR 5 lakh per annum will be provided for specified simple secondary care, complex secondary healthcare treatment, tertiary healthcare and emergency healthcare to a family that comes under the definition of “Eligible Patients".

Detailed explanation-3: -SCHEME OBJECTIVE The objective of the scheme is to extend ‘Universal Health Coverage’ to all residents in Karnataka State. Under this new scheme, primary health care, specified secondary and tertiary health care benefits will be provided.

Detailed explanation-4: -Arogya Karnataka that was rolled out in March 2018 in the State was co-branded with Ayushman Bharat on October 30 in the same year after the State signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre. The scheme is now called Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana Arogya Karnataka (AB-PMJAY-ArK).

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