Root canal treatment included in Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka scheme
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Why in news
The Karnataka government approved the inclusion of root canal treatment (RCT) under the Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Chief Minister’s Arogya Karnataka scheme.
Background
The Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust (SAST) is the nodal agency for the scheme. The government directed SAST to adopt Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Tier-3 rates for RCT, with a cap of 50,000 cases or ₹5 crore.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeAyushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Chief Minister’s Arogya Karnataka (AB PMJAY-CM’s ArK) is a health scheme in Karnataka
- BodySuvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust (SAST) is the nodal agency for the AB PMJAY-CM’s ArK scheme
- FactThe scheme includes a capped benefit of 50,000 cases or ₹5 crore for root canal treatments
- FactRCT reimbursement rates are based on CGHS Tier-3 rates
For Mains
Q. Discuss how expanding the scope of public health insurance schemes to include specialized dental procedures can improve healthcare equity for low-income groups.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Financial barrier: High cost of RCT leading to tooth loss and poor oral health among low-income groups
- Standardization: Adoption of CGHS Tier-3 rates to ensure uniform procedure costs across public health providers
Keywords: Healthcare equity · Universal Health Coverage · Public health insurance · Nodal agency · Standardized reimbursement
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