Balbir Singh highlighted the impact of the Punjab government’s flagship Chief Minister Health Scheme, stating that it is proving to be a life-saving initiative, especially for heart patients across the state.
Under the Chief Minister Health Scheme, which provides free medical coverage of up to ₹10 lakh through health cards, thousands of families have received major financial relief. The scheme has significantly reduced the burden of expensive cardiac treatments for economically weaker sections.
Major Relief for Heart Patients Under Chief Minister Health Scheme
According to the update shared, more than 6,000 heart patients have received free treatment in the last five months alone. The total expenditure on these treatments has reached approximately ₹64.82 crore. The Chief Minister Health Scheme has played a crucial role in ensuring timely and quality medical care without financial stress.
Financial Protection Through Health Cards
The health card facility under the Chief Minister Health Scheme allows beneficiaries to access treatment worth up to ₹10 lakh free of cost. This initiative has become a major support system for families facing critical health emergencies, especially cardiac-related illnesses that require expensive procedures and long-term care.
ਮਾਨ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਦੀ ਮੁੱਖ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਸਿਹਤ ਯੋਜਨਾ ਦਿਲ ਦੇ ਮਰੀਜ਼ਾਂ ਲਈ ਜੀਵਨਦਾਨ ਸਾਬਿਤ ਹੋ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ। ₹10 ਲੱਖ ਤੱਕ ਦੇ ਮੁਫ਼ਤ ਇਲਾਜ ਵਾਲਾ ਸਿਹਤ ਕਾਰਡ ਲੱਖਾਂ ਪਰਿਵਾਰਾਂ ਲਈ ਵੱਡੀ ਰਾਹਤ ਬਣਿਆ ਹੈ। ਪਿਛਲੇ 5 ਮਹੀਨਿਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ 6000 ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਦਿਲ ਦੇ ਮਰੀਜ਼ਾਂ ਦਾ ਮੁਫ਼ਤ ਇਲਾਜ ਕਰਵਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ, ਜਿਸ ‘ਤੇ ₹64.82 ਕਰੋੜ ਖ਼ਰਚ ਕੀਤੇ ਗਏ ਹਨ। ਇਹ ਯੋਜਨਾ… pic.twitter.com/RhI8Tyy66F
— Dr Balbir Singh (@AAPbalbir) June 29, 2026
Government’s Focus on Accessible Healthcare
Balbir Singh emphasized that the Chief Minister Health Scheme is designed to ensure that no citizen is denied treatment due to financial limitations. The scheme continues to expand its reach, bringing more hospitals and beneficiaries under its coverage.
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A Lifeline for Thousands of Families
Officials noted that the Chief Minister Health Scheme is not just a welfare program but a transformative step in public healthcare delivery. The scheme has especially benefited heart patients who often require urgent and high-cost medical interventions.
Strengthening Punjab’s Healthcare System
The government aims to further strengthen the Chief Minister Health Scheme by increasing awareness, expanding hospital empanelment, and ensuring smooth claim processing. The focus remains on making healthcare accessible, affordable, and efficient for every eligible citizen.
With rising adoption and successful treatment outcomes, the Chief Minister Health Scheme continues to emerge as a major pillar of Punjab’s healthcare reform.