With an objective to provide free of cost health care facilities to people of West Bengal, Swasthya Sathi Scheme was started in the year 2016. Basic health care facilities up to Rs. 5,00,000/- will be provided to all eligible people in Government and Empaneled Hospitals. Check here for all the information about the Swasthya Sathi Scheme.
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WB Swasthya Sathi Scheme Highlights
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| Scheme Name | West Bengal Swasthya Sathi Scheme. |
| Launched Date | 30-12-2016. |
| Benefits | Free of Cost Treatment up to Rs. 5,00,000/- per Year per Family. |
| Eligible Beneficiaries | People of West Bengal. |
| Responsible Department | Department of Health and Family Welfare, West Bengal. |
| Official Website | West Bengal Swasthya Sathi Scheme Website. |
| How to Apply | |
Introduction of Swasthya Sathi Scheme: A Brief Insight
- West Bengal Swasthya Sathi Scheme is the major health care scheme of West Bengal Government.
- It was launched on 30-12-2016.
- The main aim behind launching Swasthya Sathi Scheme is to provide free of cost basic health care facilities to every household of West Bengal.
- The Department of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of West Bengal is the responsible department of Swasthya Sathi Scheme.
- Under the West Bengal Swasthya Sathi Scheme, the Government of West Bengal will provide free of cost treatment to the people of West Bengal.
- Eligible Families can avail the free of cost treatment up to Rs. 5,00,000/- per year under West Bengal Swasthya Sathi Scheme.
- Transport Allowance will also be provided to beneficiaries for Ambulance Charges.
- Swasthya Sathi Scheme will be implemented in West Bengal by 3 empaneled insurance companies.
- The 3 insurance companies which are empaneled under West Bengal Swasthya Sathi Scheme are:-
- United India Insurance Company. (Giving Service in 8 Districts).
- Oriental Insurance Company. (Giving Service in 9 Districts).
- National Insurance Company. (Giving Service in 6 Districts).
- West Bengal Government will provide the premium to the insurance company on behalf of the beneficiaries.
- Treatment under the Swasthya Sathi Scheme is purely cashless, paperless and smart card-based.
- Beneficiaries of all pre-existing diseases is covered under West Bengal Swasthya Sathi Scheme.
- 2,200 empaneled hospitals is deliver free of cost treatment to beneficiaries.
- Free of Cost Treatment will not be provided to beneficiaries under the following circumstances :-
- In Case of Suicide.
- Vaccination.
- Fertility Related Procedures.
- Non-Hospitalization Conditions.
- Drug Cases.
- Alcohol-Related Illness.
- War or Nuclear Invasion.
- Eligible Beneficiaries can apply for Swasthya Sathi Card through two ways:-
- Online Through Swasthya Sathi Scheme Portal.
- Offline Through Swasthya Sathi Scheme Enrollment Form.
- Beneficiaries can also check their Registration Status of Swasthya Online.
Benefits Provided Under Swasthya Sathi Scheme
- The following benefits will received by the beneficiary under Swasthya Sathi Scheme of the Government of West Bengal:-
- Free of Cost Treatment will be provided to the Beneficiary.
- Free of Cost Treatment can be availed up to Rs. 5,00,000/- per Year per Family.
- Yearly Transport Allowance of Rs. 200/- or Rs. 2,000/- per year will also be provided.
- Each and Every Pre Existing Disease is Covered.
Eligibility Conditions Required to be Fulfilled
- The following eligibility is required to avail the benefit of Swasthya Sathi Scheme:-
- Beneficiary Should be a Permanent Resident of West Bengal.
Ineligibility Conditions for Applicants
- If any person is covered under any of the following health insurance scheme mentioned below, then he/she is not eligible to get benefits under Swasthya Sathi Scheme:-
- Employee’s Insurance Scheme (ESI) 1954.
- West Bengal Health Scheme 2008.
- Central Government Health Scheme 1954.
- Public Sector Undertaking’s Group Medical Insurance Scheme.
- Medical Allowance Drawee Employee of Central/ State Government.
Documents Required at the Time of Apply
- The below-mentioned documents is required for enrollment under the Swasthya Sathi Scheme:-
- Aadhar Card of Applicant.
- Khadya Sathi Card.
- Mobile Number.
Online Application Process to Enroll/ Register
- Eligible Beneficiaries can apply for Swasthya Sathi Card by filling Online Application Form on the Swasthya Sathi Scheme Portal.
- Beneficiaries can visit the West Bengal Swasthya Sathi Scheme Portal and click on Apply Online for Swasthya Sathi Card.
- Beneficiary has to enter the Mobile Number and Verified it by OTP.
- Fill the Online Application Form of Swasthya Sathi Scheme and Upload all the required documents.
- After that Click on Submit Button.
- A Unique Registration Number is generated by the portal.
- After Verification, Beneficiary can download their Swasthya Sathi Card Online.
Offline Apply Process to Enroll
- Eligible Beneficiary can also enroll themselves by filling Offline Enrollment Form of Swasthya Sathi Scheme.
- Enrollment Form of Swasthya Sathi Scheme is available free of cost at the Organized Camps.
- Empaneled Insurance Company will take care the registration process of eligible beneficiaries under West Bengal Government’s Swasthya Sathi Scheme.
- Registration of Beneficiary will be done at Camps which are organized in every town, or block of West Bengal.
- Details of Beneficiary will be uploaded by the concerned officials on Swasthya Sathi Portal.
- A Unique Registration Slip will be provided to beneficiaries after they submit their enrollment form.
- Within 7 Days, the Activated Swasthya Sathi Card will be dispatched to the beneficiary.
Swasthya Sathi Card Replica
Forms Available for Scheme
- Enrollment Application Form of Swasthya Sathi Scheme West Bengal. (Form-B)
- Name Addition Form of Swasthya Sathi Scheme West Bengal. (Form-A)
- Name Correction Form of Swasthya Sathi Scheme West Bengal. (Form-C)
- Name Deletion Form of Swasthya Sathi Scheme West Bengal. (Form-D)
Important Links Related to the Scheme
- Swasthya Sathi Scheme Official Website.
- Online Application Form of Swasthya Sathi Scheme.
- Application Status of Swasthya Sathi Scheme.
- Swasthya Sathi Scheme Mobile App.
- Guidelines of Swasthya Sathi Scheme.
- FAQs of Swasthya Sathi Scheme.
Contact Details of Scheme for Help
- Toll-Free Helpline Number of Swasthya Sathi Scheme:- 18003455384.
- WhatsApp Contact Number of Swasthya Sathi Scheme:-
- 09073313211.
- 09513108283.
- 08334902900.
- 09830164286.
- Contact Number of West Bengal Department of Health and Family Welfare:-
- 033-23576000.
- 033-23330100.
- Address of West Bengal Department of Health and Family Welfare:-Swasthya Bhawan, G-29, Sector-V, Salt Lake, Kolkata – 700091.
Conclusion of Scheme
- It is a very beneficial healthcare scheme for those residents of West Bengal who are not afford expensive medical treatments at hospitals. With covering all pre-existing diseases, West Bengal Government’s Swasthya Sathi Scheme is the largest health care scheme of India which provide free of cost treatment.
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