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DKBSSY: Dr. Khoobchand Baghel Swasthya Sahayata Yojana - Benefits & Covered Diseases

Team AckoMar 13, 2024

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Dr. Khoobchand Baghel Swasthya Sahayata Yojana

Dr. Khoobchand Baghel Swasthya Sahayata Yojana (DKBSSY) is one of the health schemes which was started by the Chhattisgarh government in 2023 to guarantee health coverage for 100% of Chhattisgarh's population. It aims to simplify service accessibility by providing treatment benefits to all resident families based on ration cards issued by the State Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Protection Department.

Scroll through this blog to learn more about this scheme.

Contents

What is DKBSSY?
What are the Benefits of the DKBSSY Scheme?
Which are the Diseases Covered Under DKBSSY?
How to Login to the DKBSSY Portal?
Final Words
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is DKBSSY?

Also known as the CG Chief Minister Special Health Assistance Scheme, DKBSSY is a comprehensive health insurance initiative by the state government to provide outstanding and quality medical services to people, especially during the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. With this scheme, the government offers greater medical coverage than the central government's Ayushman Bharat scheme, a central health insurance initiative.

What are the Benefits of the DKBSSY Scheme?

The following highlights various benefits of the DKBSSY scheme:

All citizens of Chhattisgarh, holding a ration card are eligible for this health insurance scheme.
This scheme consolidates existing health insurance initiatives by the state and central governments, providing an enhanced program for all citizens.
It offers four times more medical coverage than the Ayushman Bharat Scheme under the Khubchand Baghel Swasthya Sahayata Yojana 2023.
Priority and Antyodaya ration card holders can avail themselves of Rs. 5 lakh worth of cashless healthcare treatment, while other ration card holders are eligible for cashless treatment up to Rs. 50,000.
This scheme aims to cover 56 lakh people, ensuring a significant portion of the population.
Chhattisgarh residents can protect themselves from substantial disease-related expenses through this initiative.

Which are the Diseases Covered Under DKBSSY?

Dr. Khoobchand Baghel Swasthya Sahayata Yojana offers assistance for specific diseases through the Chief Minister’s Special Health Assistance Scheme. Registered hospitals under this scheme cover the following health conditions:

Liver Transplant
Kidney Transplant
Lung Transplant
Heart and lung transplant
Heart disease
Haemophilia (with acute complications requiring intensive care) and Factor-8 and 9 (for surgery/trauma/acute bleeding) if not covered by other state schemes or exhausted.
Cancer (if treatment is not available in other state schemes or funds are depleted)
Aplastic anaemia (if treatment is not available in other state schemes or funds are exhausted)
Cochlear implant (for children up to 7 years old) applicable only for government hospital treatment
Acid attacks (cosmetic procedures) that are covered only for government hospital treatment.

How to Login to the DKBSSY Portal?

Here is the DKBSSY login process you need to follow:

Go to the official website of Dr. Khoobchand Baghel Swastyha Sahayata Yojana.
On the homepage, find and click on the ‘Login’ link.
The login page will appear on your screen. Enter your username, password, and the captcha code.
Click on the ‘Sign in’ button.

Following these steps will allow you to successfully log in to the portal.

Final Words

In conclusion, the Dr. Khoobchand Baghel Swasthya Sahayata Yojana (DKBSSY) marks a significant effort by the Chhattisgarh government to ensure comprehensive health coverage for all residents. With benefits like cashless treatments and simplified accessibility through ration cards, DKBSSY is a promising step to safeguard the well-being of Chhattisgarh's population. So, if you are a resident of Chhattisgarh do not miss out on the opportunity to secure your health and well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The following highlights frequently asked questions on the Dr. Khoobchand Baghel Swasthya Sahayata Yojana scheme.

1. Who is eligible to apply for the DKBSSY scheme?

All families with Priority and Antyodaya Ration Card holders (as per the updated list of the Government of Chhattisgarh) are eligible to apply for the DKBSSY scheme.

2. Which schemes are going to be merged under Dr. Khubchand Baghel Swasthya Sahayata Yojana?

Dr. Khubchand Baghel Swasthya Sahayata Yojana is merging various schemes, including:

Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY)
Chief Minister Bal Hriday Suraksha Yojana
Sanjeevani Sahayata Kosh
Chief Minister Bal Shravan Yojana and National Child Health Program (Chirayu)

3. Which hospitals are authorised for treatment under the Khubchand Baghel Health Assistance Scheme 2023?

Authorised hospitals for treatment under the Khubchand Baghel Health Assistance Scheme 2023 scheme include:

All government hospitals within and outside the state.
All private hospitals within and outside the state.
CGHS registered hospitals.

4. How can I access the DKBSSY hospital list?

You can find the DKBSSY hospital list on the official website of this scheme or by contacting relevant health authorities in Chhattisgarh.

5. What to do if I forget my password for the DKBSSY login?

If you forget your login password for the DKBSSY scheme follow the below given steps:

Click on the ‘Forgot Password’ option on the login page.
Next, provide your phone number, and click on ‘Send OTP’. You will receive an OTP.
After entering the OTP click on ‘Get Password’.

You will be able to generate a new password now.