New Delhi: The government has increased the rates of about 400 procedures under this. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan health plan (AB PM-JAY). The rates of some health packages have been increased to the extent of 20-400%.

National Health Authority – Agency for the Implementation of Government health insurance Scheme – has also added a new medical package related to black fungus management.

Rates for radiation oncology procedures, medical management procedures like procedures for dengue, acute febrile illness etc., surgical package treatment for black fungus, and other procedures like right or left heart catheterization, PDA closure, arthrodesis, cholecystectomy, appendicectomy etc. has been modified. .

The government said that the rates have been revised to ensure better services to the beneficiaries of the scheme.

“I am happy that the revised version of the Health Benefits Package (HB.2) will strengthen the empaneled hospitals to provide better healthcare to the beneficiaries. Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY. Revised packages for oncology will enhance cancer care for the beneficiaries in the country. Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that the addition of new packages related to black fungus will bring a big relief to the beneficiaries.