Gujarat has achieved its initial cashless claim success under the PM-RAHAT scheme in Mehsana district. A 35-year-old man named Amratbhai Lababhai from Gothiya village in Kadi taluka received fully covered treatment after a road accident. The scheme, known as “Prime Minister Road Accident Victim Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment (PM-RAHAT),” aims to provide immediate and free medical care for road accident victims.
The treatment, which amounted to around Rs 47,300, was conducted through a cashless mechanism, alleviating any financial burden on the victim’s family. Amratbhai Lababhai underwent orthopaedic surgery at an empanelled hospital and is currently in recovery post the procedure. The PM-RAHAT scheme offers cashless treatment of up to Rs 1.5 lakh for a week following a road accident, covering serious conditions like trauma, surgical cases, and polytrauma at government and private empanelled hospitals.
Integrated with the PMJAY-MA ecosystem, the scheme extends its benefits not only to Indian citizens but also to foreign nationals visiting the country. The claims process is facilitated online through the National Health Authority’s Transaction Management System portal, linked with the Ministry’s eDAR application for efficient and transparent processing. The district health department encourages prompt treatment at the nearest empanelled hospital in case of a road accident to access the PM-RAHAT scheme benefits without delay.
