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Government notifies cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims nationwide

  • Starting May 5, 2025, the Government of India implemented a program that provides free medical care up to Rs 1.5 lakh to individuals injured in road accidents across the country.
  • This scheme follows a pilot launched on March 14, 2024, to provide emergency care without upfront payment to reduce fatalities.
  • The National Health Authority implements the scheme with State Road Safety Councils coordinating hospital onboarding, treatment, and payments via a portal.
  • Victims can receive up to ₹1.5 lakh in cashless treatment for seven days post-accident at designated hospitals, covering surgery, ICU, drugs, and diagnostics.
  • The scheme aims to ensure timely emergency care during the critical golden hour for all accident victims regardless of income or social category.
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NewsDrum broke the news in on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
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