About this banking scheme
Launched on 16th October 2022, the scheme "Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS)" is a Public Health Insurance Scheme by the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Nagaland. This scheme provides cashless treatment up to Rs. 20 lakhs for employees and pensioners and Rs. 5 lakhs.
Launched on 16th October 2022, the scheme "Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS)" is a Public Health Insurance Scheme by the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Nagaland. This scheme provides cashless treatment up to Rs. 20 lakhs for employees and pensioners and Rs. 5 lakhs for the general category, covering inpatient and specific daycare procedures in empanelled hospitals across India.
The applications are accepted through Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), District and Sub-division Treasury Offices, outreach camps, and designated private hospitals.
The scheme is being implemented by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme – Nagaland (CMHISN) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Health and Family Welfare Department, Nagaland |
| Launch year | 2022 |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Banking |
| Level / State | State · Nagaland |
| Official portal | cmhis.nagaland.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| Age | 5 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 5 to 80 years
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
All beneficiaries of the scheme are entitled to free and cashless hospitalization care for various ailments including pre-existing conditions/diseases, which can be availed from any empanelled hospital across the country. The treatment will include both surgical and medical procedures and limited day-care packages. However, OPD services and standalone diagnostics investigations will not be covered.
- CMHIS (GEN) beneficiaries will be entitled to more than 1950 medical and surgical packages across 27 major clinical specialties as well as entitlement to General Ward, similar to AB PM-JAY.
- CMHIS (EP) beneficiaries will be entitled similar to that available for central government employees under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) as well as differential room entitlement as per their employee grade.
Annual Risk Cover/ Sum Insured per family:
- For CMHIS (GEN) beneficiary families, the Sum Insured is Rs. 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs Only) per family per annum on a family floater basis, similar to AB PM-JAY.
- For CMHIS (EP) beneficiary families, the Sum Insured is Rs. 20,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty Lakhs Only) per family per annum on a family floater basis.
- Further, for Government employees, any additional expenses beyond the sum insured shall be reimbursed on a case-to-case basis by the State government on recommendation of the State Medical Board.
Who qualifies
Eligibility
The Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme is available to all permanent and indigenous residents of Nagaland. They are divided into two categories:
1. For CMHIS (EP):
2. For CMHIS (GC):
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List of the required documents
(a): For General Population :
(b): For employees without PIMS number:
(a): For Pensioners:
(b): For Government employees:
(c): For dependent family members:
Registration walkthrough
Online
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS) Nagaland.
Step 2: Click on the Register. Read out the Registration instructions carefully. https://cmhis.nagaland.gov.in/register
Step 4: Submit the completed application form along with the necessary documents to the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) in your area or the empanelled hospital.
Step 5: The CSC or the empanelled hospital will verify the application form and documents and upload the details to the online portal.
Step 6: The insurance provider will verify the application and approve or reject the application based on the eligibility criteria.
Note: For any query call us at 14555 or mail at nagaland.nhpm@gmail.com.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 14 Oct 2022 |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
What is CMHIS?
The Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS) Nagaland was initiated with the aim to alleviate financial hardships due to hospitalization expenses and to prevent inaccessibility to medical care on account of unaffordability, by providing free and cashless benefits for treatment of various ailments, to every citizen of the State.
Who are Eligible under CMHIS (GEN) Category:
1. CMHIS (GEN) category includes all Indigenous and/or Permanent residents of the State who are not beneficiaries under the AB PM-JAY or any other public funded health insurance scheme of the government and who are not covered under CMHIS (EP) category.
2. CMHIS (GEN) category also includes non-dependant family members of CMHIS (EP) categories, employees without PIMS number, contractual, adhoc, fixed pay employees of the State government and contractual employees under various CSS, and their household members.
Who are Eligible under CMHIS (EP) Category:
CMHIS (EP) category includes State government employees who are eligible for monthly Medical Allowance (MA) and or reimbursement of medical expenses under Medical Re-imbursement scheme viz (1). Regular employees, (2). Pensioners, (3). Serving Legislators/ Ex- Legislators, (4). Employees of State Public Sector Undertakings, Corporations and Autonomous Bodies, (5). Workcharge employees (on Scale Pay), and their dependent family members.
What is the definition of Family under CMHIS(EP):
The term ‘family’ means and includes- “Husband or wife as the case may be and dependant family members.”
Who are not to be treated as members of a household?
1 Temporary visitors and guests whose total period of stay is less than 6 months in the past one year.
2. Members who have permanently migrated or left the household on marriage, employment etc. even if they occasionally visit the HH.
3. A resident employee, or domestic servant or a paying guest taking common meal and living with the household.
4. Those who are not considered normal member.
NB:
a. AB PM-JAY Beneficiaries including Building and other Construction Workers will not be covered under CMHIS (GEN) category.
b. There is no financial /economic dependency criteria for households under the AB PM-JAY/ CMHIS (General) Category.
How much is the Annual Risk Cover/ Sum Insured per family:
1. For CMHIS (GEN) beneficiary families, the Sum Insured is Rs. 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs Only) per family per annum on a family floater basis, similar to AB PM-JAY.
2. For CMHIS (EP) beneficiary families, the Sum Insured is Rs. 20,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty Lakhs Only) per family per annum on a family floater basis.
Further, for Government employees, any additional expenses beyond the sum insured shall be reimbursed on a case-to-case basis by the State government on recommendation of the State Medical Board
Are all medical treatments covered under the CMHIS scheme?
No, certain medical treatments and procedures, such as cosmetic surgeries, dental treatments, and infertility treatments, are not covered under the CMHIS scheme.
Can I apply for the CMHIS scheme if I already have health insurance from another provider?
Yes, you can still apply for the CMHIS scheme if you already have health insurance from another provider. However, you cannot claim benefits from both insurance policies simultaneously for the same treatment
Can I include all my family members under the CMHIS scheme?
Yes, you can include your spouse and up to three dependent children under the CMHIS scheme. However, parents, siblings, and other relatives are not covered under the scheme.
How can I check my eligibility for the CMHIS scheme?
You can check your eligibility for the CMHIS scheme by visiting the official website of the Health and Family Welfare Department of Nagaland, contacting the empaneled hospitals and healthcare providers who are implementing the scheme, or visiting the nearest Common Service Center (CSC) in your area.
What documents are required to apply for the Chief Minister's Health Insurance Scheme?
You will need to provide proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of income to apply for the Chief Minister's Health Insurance Scheme. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as medical certificates or hospital bills.
What is the coverage provided under the Chief Minister's Health Insurance Scheme?
The Chief Minister's Health Insurance Scheme provides coverage for medical treatment up to Rs. 5 lakh per family per year. The coverage includes hospitalization expenses, medical consultation fees, laboratory tests, and other medical expenses incurred during the treatment.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Official Site cmhis.nagaland.gov.in
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