PM RAHAT Scheme Latest News
Recently, the government of India launched the PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) Scheme.
About PM RAHAT Scheme
- It has prioritized life-saving intervention, financial certainty for hospitals, and a structured emergency response system for accident victims.
Features of PM RAHAT Scheme
- It will be integrated with the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) 112 enabling victims, Good Samaritans to dial 112 to locate the nearest designated hospital and request ambulance assistance.
- Under the Scheme, every eligible road accident victim on any category of road will be entitled to cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh per victim.
- It is implemented through amalgamating the Electronic Detailed Accident Report (eDAR) platform of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways with the Transaction Management System (TMS 2.0) of the National Health Authority.
- Reimbursement: To hospitals will be made through the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVAF).
- In cases where the offending vehicle is insured, payment will be drawn from contributions made by General Insurance Companies.
- In uninsured and Hit & Run cases, payment will be made through budgetary allocation by the Government of India.
- Grievance Redressal: Grievances will be addressed by a Grievance Redressal Officer nominated by the District Road Safety Committee chaired by the District Collector / District Magistrate.
Source: PIB
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PM RAHAT Scheme FAQs
Q1: What is the cashless treatment limit under PM RAHAT Scheme?
Ans: ₹1.5 lakh
Q2: What does PM RAHAT stand for?
Ans: Pradhan Mantri Road Accident Hotline And Assistance for Treatment Scheme
