Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (Maharashtra)
CoverCashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh (per reports)
Major surgeriesHelp also above ₹5 lakh
IDRation card and Aadhaar
ProcessThe hospital sends the proposal
⚠️ The exact cover limit and eligible family categories could not be fully verified here. Confirm with the hospital scheme desk or the official portal.
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What is the scheme?
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) is Maharashtra's health insurance scheme giving economically weaker families cashless treatment at listed hospitals. Reports say the state has extended support for major surgeries above the ₹5 lakh limit.
Key benefits
- Cashless treatment at listed hospitals
- State support above ₹5 lakh for major surgeries such as heart, liver and lung transplants, bone marrow transplant and heart valve implants (per reports)
- The hospital submits documents for the patient, so the patient need not visit several offices
- Payment goes straight to the hospital
Eligibility – who can apply
- Resident of Maharashtra
- Ration card and Aadhaar for ID
- Families from economically weaker sections (check the portal for exact categories)
Who is not eligible / things to note
- Those not covered under the scheme
- Expenses outside listed hospitals/treatments
Documents required
- Ration card
- Aadhaar card
- Residence documents
- Medical reports for the treatment
How to apply (step by step)
- Go to the scheme desk (Arogya Mitra) of a listed hospital
- Show your ration card and Aadhaar
- The hospital sends the proposal for approval (a committee reviews big-surgery proposals every Friday, per a report)
- Cashless treatment starts after approval
Official sites are sometimes slow or down. If it doesn't open, try again later, or search the scheme name here: myScheme.gov.in ↗
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Frequently asked questions
How much cover does MJPJAY give?
Reports say up to ₹5 lakh, with support above this for major surgeries. Check the exact limit on the portal.
Who is eligible?
Economically weaker families with a ration card and Aadhaar. Check exact categories on the portal.
How do I apply?
Through the scheme desk of a listed hospital, which sends the proposal.
Beware: Do not pay any agent or website in the name of applying for a government scheme. Applying on the official portal is generally free. Do not share OTP, PIN or confidential bank details with anyone.