AI SummaryOdisha government's Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana provides health insurance cover to working journalists and their families in the state. Applications are being accepted online through the official portal for working journalists in Odisha.
Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana is a health insurance scheme run by the Department of Information and Public Relations of the Odisha government. It covers the treatment costs of working journalists and their eligible family members. The scheme is named after Gopabandhu Das, a well known journalist and social reformer of Odisha.
What is Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana
Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana is a health insurance scheme for working journalists of Odisha. Under this scheme, working journalists and their family members get cashless treatment in empanelled government and private hospitals. The scheme covers the medical expenses of the journalists and their eligible family members, including spouse and children.
The scheme was made operational by the Odisha state government from 1 June 2018. It was initially covering around 3,000 working journalists. As the years passed, the coverage has been expanded to more journalists of the state.
The benefit amount under the scheme has been increased over time. Working journalists and their family members now get an insurance cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per year for cashless treatment. The scheme also provides an ex gratia to the family of a journalist in case of death or permanent disability while performing duty.
Benefits of Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana
The main benefits of this health insurance scheme for working journalists in Odisha are given below.
- Health insurance cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per year for working journalists and their family members.
- Cashless treatment in empanelled government and private hospitals.
- Coverage for the spouse and up to three children of the journalist.
- Ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the family in case of death of the journalist.
- Ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh in case of permanent disability of the journalist.
- Coverage for illness and injury faced by journalists while performing their duties.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana |
| Launched By | Department of Information and Public Relations, Odisha |
| Beneficiaries | Working journalists of Odisha and their families |
| Benefit Amount | Up to Rs 5 lakh per year |
| Application Mode | Online and offline |
| Official Website | owjws.odisha.gov.in |
Eligibility for Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana
Working journalists of Odisha can apply for this health insurance scheme. The journalist must be a resident of Odisha and must be working in the media. The employment status of the journalist is checked before giving the benefit. Eligible family members of the journalist, including spouse and children, are also covered under the scheme.
Documents Required
Working journalists need to keep the following documents ready while applying for the scheme.
- Aadhaar card of the journalist.
- Press accreditation certificate.
- Employment letter from the media organisation.
- Bank passbook details.
- Family certificate for dependent family members.
How to Apply Online for Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana
The Odisha government has launched a dedicated portal for the health insurance scheme of working journalists. Earlier, the application process was done in the offline mode. Now working journalists can apply online through the official portal. The steps to apply online are given below.
STEP 1 - Visit the official portal at owjws.odisha.gov.in and click on the option to apply for Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana.
STEP 2 - Fill in the personal details of the journalist in the first stage.
STEP 3 - Fill in the details of educational qualifications in the second stage.
STEP 4 - Provide the details of the dependent family members in the third stage.
STEP 5 - Provide the details of the media organisation where the journalist is working in the fourth stage.
STEP 6 - Save and submit the application. A message showing that the application is successful will appear on the screen.
For other health related schemes in the state, eligible people can also check the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana and Ayushman Bharat Odisha.
About Gopabandhu Das
The scheme has been named after Gopabandhu Das. He was a popular reformer, social worker, journalist, political activist, essayist and poet of Odisha. His contributions to the fields of culture, art and society earned him the name of Utkalmani, which means the Jewel of Odisha. He also launched a magazine called Satyabadi. His contributions to journalism were short but remarkable.
FAQ's
Who can apply for Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana?
Working journalists of Odisha who are residents of the state can apply for this health insurance scheme. Their eligible family members are also covered.
What is the insurance cover under this scheme?
Working journalists and their family members get an insurance cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per year for cashless treatment.
How to apply for the scheme?
Working journalists can apply online through the official portal at owjws.odisha.gov.in.
Is the scheme still running?
Yes, the scheme is still running and applications are being accepted online through the official portal.
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