Goa launches Chief Minister’s Medical Assistance Cell scheme with up to ₹2 lakh for treatment

Goa government launched the Chief Minister's Medical Assistance Cell scheme on Tuesday. It gives financial help of up to ₹2 lakh for medical treatment to eligible residents.

Eligible people get assistance covering up to 30 per cent of their treatment cost, with a maximum limit of ₹2 lakh. The scheme is open to individuals who have lived in Goa for at least 15 years.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online or offline. Forms are available through the Department of Planning and Statistics and the Goa Online portal. Residents can call the helpline number 14524 for details.

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the scheme adds to existing healthcare programmes like Deendayal Swasthya Seva Yojana (DDSSY), Mediclaim and Ayushman Bharat. He stated that over 2.71 lakh people have used DDSSY since its launch, with the government spending nearly ₹70 crore each year on it.