Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Yojana (MAAY), Rajasthan
Objective: Provide universal cashless health coverage to Rajasthan residents at one of India's highest protection thresholds. Beneficiaries: All permanent Rajasthan residents; priority groups (NFSA families, SECC households, small farmers, EWS, senior citizens 70+) get free coverage. Key Features: - Coverage: Up to ₹25 lakh per family per year (among highest in India) - Covers 1,798 medical packages and procedures - Cashless treatment at empanelled public and private hospitals - Premium: Free for priority groups; ₹850/year for general residents (50% state-subsidized) - ₹5 lakh accidental death benefit under MADBY component - Previously known as Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Yojana (launched May 1, 2021) October-November 2025 Update — National Portability: - Portability provision introduced under PM-JAY integration - Rajasthan residents can access 30,000+ empanelled hospitals across India - Apr-Nov 2025: 7,898 patients from outside Rajasthan accessed treatment (USD 5.63 million worth) - Patients from 14 states including Bihar, UP, Gujarat, MP, Maharashtra Eligibility: All permanent Rajasthan residents; priority and general categories.
- Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Yojana (MAAY) provides universal cashless health coverage of up to ₹25 lakh per family per year to all permanent Rajasthan residents
- Covers 1,798 medical packages and procedures at empanelled public and private hospitals; previously known as Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Yojana
- Free coverage for priority groups (NFSA families, SECC households, small farmers, EWS, senior citizens 70+); ₹850/year for general residents (50% state-subsidized)
- Includes ₹5 lakh accidental death benefit under MADBY component
- National portability introduced under PM-JAY integration enabling access to 30,000+ empanelled hospitals across India
- Apr-Nov 2025: 7,898 patients from 14 states including Bihar, UP, Gujarat accessed treatment worth USD 5.63 million in Rajasthan
What is Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Yojana (MAAY)?
A Rajasthan health scheme providing universal cashless health coverage to all permanent residents, previously known as Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Yojana launched on May 1, 2021.
What is the coverage amount and scope?
Up to 25 lakh per family per year, covering 1,798 medical packages and procedures at empanelled public and private hospitals.
Who gets free coverage and what is the premium for others?
Priority groups (NFSA families, SECC households, small farmers, EWS, senior citizens 70+) get free coverage. General residents pay 850 per year (50% state-subsidized).
What is the MADBY component?
MADBY provides a 5 lakh accidental death benefit under MAAY to eligible beneficiaries.
How does the national portability provision work?
Under PM-JAY integration, Rajasthan residents can access 30,000+ empanelled hospitals across India. From April to November 2025, 7,898 patients from outside Rajasthan accessed treatment worth USD 5.63 million.
Who administers the scheme?
The Rajasthan State Health Assurance Agency (RSHAA) administers MAAY for all permanent Rajasthan residents across priority and general categories.
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