Families in the BPL and EWS categories will now be able to access medical care at Medanta and Fortis hospitals in Gurugram, as per an initiative taken by the district administration.

These hospitals should also set aside 20 per cent of their total bed capacity for the treatment of low-income families.

According to the government’s plan, hospitals that have received land at reduced rates from Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) will be required to treat these families.

According to officials, dedicated counters for the treatment of BPL and EWS families will be set up in both of these hospitals. Artemis Hospital has already begun making such preparations.

Nishant Kumar Yadav, Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram, also visited Medanta, Fortis, and Artemis Hospitals on Saturday to inspect the facilities.

The Deputy Commissioner was informed by Artemis Hospital management that a dedicated counter had been set up to deal with issues related to the treatment of BPL families on the spot.

Representatives from the Health Department will be present at this counter on behalf of the Haryana Government and will assist in the treatment of eligible individuals.

“People holding Ayushman Bharat, Chirayu Card and BPL Card can also directly go to the hospital for treatment. In case of emergency, priority will be given to the treatment of the patient and paperwork will be done later,” Yadav directed the hospital management.

“Super speciality hospitals like Medanta will have to reserve 20 per cent beds for the poor out of their total bed capacity. If the treatment cost of the patient admitted in this category comes up to Rs 5 lakh, then his treatment will be free and if the bill amount is between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh, then only 10 per cent of the normal charges will be taken from the patient. If the amount of the bill is more than Rs 10 lakh, then only 30 per cent of the normal charges will be taken,” Yadav said.

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