State spends more than ₹1,500 cr. on high-end procedures under CMCHIS
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Why in news
Tamil Nadu's CMCHIS scheme has spent over ₹1,500 crore on high-end medical procedures, including organ transplants and cochlear implants, to improve healthcare access for low-income families.
Background
The Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) in Tamil Nadu has funded over 18,000 high-end procedures. Specifically, more than 5,000 children have received cochlear implants under this scheme.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeCMCHIS: Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme is a state-run health insurance program in Tamil Nadu
- FactOver ₹1,500 crore spent by the state on high-end procedures under CMCHIS
- FactMore than 5,000 children received cochlear implants under the scheme
- FactOver 18,000 patients underwent high-end procedures like organ transplants
For Mains
Q. Discuss how state-sponsored health insurance schemes can bridge the gap in healthcare equity for low-income populations in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal sustainability: Balancing high-cost specialized procedures with universal health coverage goals
- Equity of access: Reducing social disparities by subsidizing life-changing medical technologies for marginalized groups
Keywords: Healthcare Equity · Universal Health Coverage · Fiscal Federalism · Social Safety Nets · Public Health Infrastructure
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