Chhattisgarh Mukhyamantri Vishesh Swasthya Sahayata Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Chhattisgarh Mukhyamantri Vishesh Swasthya Sahayata Yojana is a healthcare assistance scheme of the Government of Chhattisgarh that provides financial support to economically vulnerable families for the treatment of specified serious and rare diseases. Many advanced medical procedures, such as organ transplants and specialised surgeries, involve treatment costs that are beyond the reach of ordinary families. To ensure that financial constraints do not prevent patients from receiving timely medical care, the State Government provides financial assistance of up to ₹25 lakh under this scheme. The approved amount is released directly to the treating hospital, allowing eligible patients to access quality healthcare without arranging large sums of money in advance.

Launched in 2020, the scheme mainly benefits eligible residents of Chhattisgarh belonging to Priority and Antyodaya Ration Card holder families. Financial assistance is available for the treatment of serious and rare diseases notified under the scheme, including high-cost procedures that are either not covered under other Government health schemes or where the available assistance is insufficient. Patients can undergo treatment at Government hospitals, registered private hospitals, authorised hospitals outside Chhattisgarh and CGHS empanelled hospitals, subject to the scheme guidelines and approval by the competent authority.

The application process is hospital-based rather than a public online registration system. After examining the patient, the treating hospital prepares the medical documents, treatment estimate and other required records before submitting the application to the State Nodal Agency. Once the application is verified and approved, the sanctioned financial assistance is transferred directly to the treating hospital. This transparent process ensures that the assistance is used exclusively for the patient's treatment while reducing the administrative burden on beneficiaries.

The background of the Mukhyamantri Vishesh Swasthya Sahayata Yojana is closely linked with the State Government's efforts to strengthen financial protection for patients requiring expensive medical treatment. Earlier, assistance for such cases was provided through the Sanjeevani Sahayata Kosh. To expand the scope of support and provide a structured mechanism for funding high-cost treatments, the Government introduced the Mukhyamantri Vishesh Swasthya Sahayata Yojana. The scheme complements other Government health insurance programmes by extending financial assistance for eligible treatments that require specialised care and substantial expenditure.

Today, the Mukhyamantri Vishesh Swasthya Sahayata Yojana has become one of the important healthcare assistance initiatives of the Government of Chhattisgarh. By providing financial assistance of up to ₹25 lakh, facilitating treatment at authorised hospitals within and outside the state, and ensuring direct payment to hospitals after approval, the scheme helps eligible patients receive life-saving treatment without facing overwhelming financial hardship. It also reflects the Government's commitment to improving access to advanced healthcare services for vulnerable sections of society.

Scheme Benefits

• Provides financial assistance of up to ₹25 lakh for eligible medical treatment.
• Supports the treatment of serious and rare diseases approved under the scheme.
• Allows treatment at Government hospitals, registered private hospitals, authorised hospitals outside Chhattisgarh and CGHS empanelled hospitals.
• Financial assistance is transferred directly to the treating hospital after approval.
• Helps eligible families meet the cost of high-value medical treatment.
• Provides assistance when treatment is not covered or adequately supported under other Government health schemes.

Diseases Covered Under the Scheme

The Mukhyamantri Vishesh Swasthya Sahayata Yojana provides financial assistance for the treatment of specified serious and rare diseases. Eligible patients can receive support for high-cost treatments, including organ transplants and other approved medical procedures, at authorised hospitals under the scheme.

• Liver Transplant
• Kidney Transplant
• Heart Transplant
• Lung Transplant
• Heart and Lung Transplant
• Specified Heart Diseases
• Hemophilia (Specified Emergency Conditions)
• Cancer
• Plastic Surgery (Specified Cases)
• Cochlear Implant (Eligible Children)
• Acid Attack Reconstructive/Cosmetic Surgery
• Other Rare Diseases approved under the scheme

Eligibility Requirements

• The applicant must be a resident of Chhattisgarh.
• The applicant's family should possess a valid Priority Ration Card or Antyodaya Ration Card issued by the Government of Chhattisgarh.
• The patient must be suffering from a serious or rare disease covered under the Mukhyamantri Vishesh Swasthya Sahayata Yojana.
• The treatment should be undertaken at a Government hospital, a registered private hospital, an authorised hospital outside Chhattisgarh, or a CGHS empanelled hospital.
• The patient should be referred by the treating specialist or, wherever applicable, by a Government Medical College or Government Hospital.
• Financial assistance may be provided only if the required treatment is not available under another Government health scheme or the available assistance under such a scheme is insufficient.
• Applicants seeking assistance for organ transplant cases must comply with all applicable legal provisions and obtain the necessary statutory approvals.
• The applicant must submit the prescribed application form along with all required supporting documents.

Required Documents

• State e-Card (if available) or Priority/Antyodaya Ration Card.
• Domicile certificate (where applicable).
• Aadhaar Card or Voter ID Card of the patient.
• Hospital estimate of the proposed treatment cost.
• Diagnosis reports, investigation reports and all treatment-related medical records.
• Doctor's certificate in the prescribed format.
• Referral letter from a Government Medical College or Government Hospital, wherever applicable.
• Organ transplant approvals, consent forms and other statutory documents, if applying for a transplant case.
• Emergency certificate issued by the treating hospital, where applicable.
• Passport Size Photograph.
• Mobile Number.
• Any other documents required by the competent authority

Steps to Apply

• Visit a Government hospital or an authorised empanelled hospital for medical examination.
• If required, obtain a referral from a Government Medical College or Government Hospital.
• Fill out the prescribed application form under the Mukhyamantri Vishesh Swasthya Sahayata Yojana.
• Attach all the required medical records and supporting documents.
• The treating hospital will prepare the treatment estimate, complete the doctor's certificate and supporting documents through the official MVSSY portal.
• The State Nodal Agency will verify the application and supporting documents.
• After approval, the sanctioned financial assistance will be released directly to the treating hospital for the patient's treatment.

Relevant Links

• Chhattisgarh Mukhyamantri Vishesh Swasthya Sahayata Yojana Application Form.
• Chhattisgarh Mukhyamantri Vishesh Swasthya Sahayata Yojana Notification.
• Mukhyamantri Vishesh Swasthya Sahayata Yojana Portal
• Mukhyamantri Vishesh Swasthya Sahayata Yojana Case Status

Contact Information

• For further information, contact the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, or the treating hospital.