Tamil Nadu is one of the leading states in India, owing to its improved healthcare facilities. Of all the health schemes launched thus far, Chief Minister Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme is the most effective initiative taken by the Government of Tamil Nadu. This scheme aims to offer top-notch healthcare services to Tamil Nadu residents, especially the lower-income group families.
It is necessary to understand every segment of the CMCHIS to make the most of its benefits. Therefore, we have compiled all the relevant facts of this scheme in this comprehensive guide for your convenience.
Keep reading to know more!
The CMCHIS, also known as Amma Health Insurance, covers costs of hospitalisation, diagnostic procedures, and follow-up treatments to mitigate the financial burden of healthcare on low-income families. Some of the features of Amma Maruthuva Kapitu Thittam are mentioned below:
The following section elaborates on the benefits you can avail of by registering yourself under this health insurance plan.
This scheme covers around 1016 treatment procedures, including 113 follow-up visits and 23 diagnostic procedures. It extends such benefits to orphans enrolled under this policy and migrants from other states. Therefore, from hospitalisation and diagnostic tests to follow-up treatments, this government initiative promises exceptional healthcare facilities at nominal rates.
We have enlisted all the diseases and medical conditions included in this policy in the following section.
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Neurosurgery |
Bariatric Surgery |
Obstetric Surgery |
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Pulmonology |
Endocrine surgery |
Interventional cardiology and radiology |
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Paediatric intensive care |
Endocrinology (follow-up procedure) |
Medical oncology |
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Paediatric surgeries |
Dermatology |
Infectious diseases |
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Paediatrics plastic surgery |
Cardiology |
Neonatology |
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OFMS |
Cardiothoracic surgeries |
Hepatology |
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Orthopaedic trauma |
ENT |
Nephrology |
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Psychiatry |
Genitourinary surgery |
Haematology |
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PMR |
Gastroenterology |
Neurology |
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Ophthalmology surgeries |
Gynaecology |
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Before applying for this health scheme, one should be thorough with the Amma Maruthuva Kapitu Thittam eligibility criteria to secure maximum benefits.
Take a look at the eligibility criteria here:
The application process of registering yourself under this healthcare scheme is simple. For a hassle-free Amma procedure, here are some steps to follow:
However, one cannot download the Chief Minister Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme application form online or opt for CMCHIS online registration. One can access the smart card only by visiting the enrollment centre and applying for the scheme personally.
The list of documents you need to present during registration for the Amma Health Insurance Scheme are as follows:
Once you have enrolled under this health scheme, you will be issued a smart card. This card is essential to identify the beneficiaries registered under this scheme. The details of a beneficiary and his family members and available coverage amount is available in it. For cashless claims during hospitalisation, one needs to present this card to the authority.
To save multiple copies of the same, you can download the CMCHISTN card online.
Here are the steps for Amma Maruthuva Kapitu Thittam card download:
Additionally, you can check your CMCHIS claim status by visiting the website of Chief Minister Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme Tamil Nadu and entering your member ID and password.
Furthermore, as per the Government’s announcement, linking crucial documents to your Aadhaar card increases the authenticity of an applicant. Although it is not a mandatory move, you can follow these steps to connect your URN number with the Aadhaar card.
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Disclaimer #1: *Customer can choose options at the time of availing insurance. Premium amount may vary accordingly. Insured is required to disclose any pre-existing condition or on going treatment before policy issuance in the proposal form.
Disclaimer #2: This information is added only for informative purposes and collected from different sources across the Internet. Digit Insurance is not promoting or recommending anything here. Please verify the information before making any decisions.
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