CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Q. Which state is set to roll out the comprehensive health insurance scheme, ‘MEDISEP’? Notes: Kerala government is set to launch MEDISEP scheme from July 1, 2022. It is a medical insurance scheme for state government employees, pensioners and their eligible family members.

Detailed explanation-2: -MEDISEP Scheme 2023: Kerala’s Health Insurance Scheme MEDICSEP Health Insurance Scheme is a state scheme only for the State of Kerala and only for government employees and retired pensioners. During its three-year lifespan, this program will assist 30 million people in the state. This scheme covers Rs 3 Lakh annually.

Detailed explanation-3: -Notes: Kerala state government has issued orders regarding the implementation of a medical insurance “MEDISEP” scheme for government employees and pensioners and the deduction of premium from the salary of June 2022 and pension of July 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -The scheme was announced by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Ashok Gehlot, during the state budget 2021-22. Starting from May 1, 2021, the benefits under the scheme were made available to all the families of Rajasthan if they fulfil the eligibility criteria.

Detailed explanation-5: -PM-JAY provides cashless cover of up to INR5,00,000 to each eligible family per annum for listed secondary and tertiary care conditions. The cover under the scheme includes all expenses incurred on the following components of the treatment.