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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state has decided to include the Japanese encephalitis patients under the Atal Amrit Abhiyan health scheme?
A
Manipur
B
Assam
C
Sikkim
D
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Atal Amrit Abhiyan is a new health insurance scheme announced by the State Government of Assam.

Detailed explanation-2: -Objective: To address this key vulnerability faced by the BPL population and Low Income households in the State, the Government of Assam has launched the health assurance scheme“Atal Amrit Abhiyan” providing cashless treatment and coverage of critical care targeted at the BPL population and Low Income households.

Detailed explanation-3: -Various diseases like cancer, Cardiovascular diseases, Cancer, Kidney diseases, Neonatal diseases, brain and heart-related ailments and burn injuries have been included in the scheme. The beneficiary can go for the treatment only in government-aided and CGHS empaneled hospitals in the state.

Detailed explanation-4: -Eligibility Criteria for Atal Amrit Abhiyan The scheme is open to all BPL families in Assam with an annual income lesser than ₹1.2 Lakhs.

Detailed explanation-5: -Referral Hospitals inside the State: Baruah Cancer, Institute, Guwahati. GNRC, Guwahati. International Hospital, Guwahati (Nephrology) Sankardev Netralaya, Guahati (Opthalmology)

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