The Assam government introduces a zero-premium health insurance plan for state employees
The Assam State government has rolled out a novel zero-premium health insurance scheme that would cover state staff and their families with cashless medical cover without burdening them with a premium. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma introduced the welfare package on Wednesday, describing it as a way to provide staff with financial stability in the event of unforeseen medical emergencies. At the program's introduction, Sarma declared, "This is a unique initiative designed to provide state employees with financial security and peace of mind in times of medical emergencies."
More than four lakh state employees and their families would be facilitated through the zero-premium scheme for cashless treatment in a network of empanelled hospitals. Detailed coverage includes surgeries, critic...