What this scheme offers
Named after former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, this scheme is deliberately narrower than a general hospitalisation scheme — it targets catastrophic illness specifically, covering up to ₹2 lakh a year per family for 437 critical illnesses grouped across six categories: cardiovascular conditions, cancer, kidney disease, neonatal diseases, neurological conditions and burns. The focus on genuinely serious, expensive-to-treat conditions means it complements rather than duplicates broader insurance schemes covering routine hospitalisation.
Who is eligible
- Family resident in Assam, per the scheme's eligibility criteria.
- Treatment sought for a condition listed under the scheme's 437 covered critical illnesses.
- Treatment at an empanelled hospital.
Documents required
- Atal Amrit Abhiyan card, or Aadhaar for verification
- Ration card / income proof
- Medical records confirming the diagnosed condition
How to apply
- Check your family's enrollment status through the Atal Amrit Abhiyan portal or your local health centre.
- For treatment, visit an empanelled hospital and confirm the diagnosed condition falls under the scheme's covered illness list.
- Register at the hospital's help desk for guidance through the cashless process.
- Approved treatment is cashless — the hospital settles directly with the scheme.
- Escalate through the district health office if a claim is refused despite apparent eligibility.