The Smart Cards made under the National Health Insurance Scheme and Mukhyamantri Health Insurance Scheme in 2013 and 2014 in Balodabazar-Bhatapara district are operational in the current year, officials stated.
The information was given by Chief Medical and Health Officer denoting a year's extension in the Smart Card validity.
Earlier, the validity of these cards was till February 28, 2016 which is now extended to February 28, 2017. Beneficiaries would receive a balance of Rs30,000 in the card for the next one year.
Notably, in 2013, over 92,214 Smart Cards were made through National Health Insurance Scheme and 73,411 Smart Cards were made through Mukhyamantri Health Insurance Scheme in 2013. Similarly, 13,716 Smart Cards were made through National Health Insurance Scheme and 3,292 Smart Cards were made through Mukhyamantri Health Insurance Scheme in 2015.
Overall, a total of 1.82 lakh Smart Cards have been provided in the district.
Officials said the beneficiaries may log onto http://rsbycg.nic.in/healthrsby or dial toll free number 104 to know the present balance in their respective cards. Also, they can consult the Chief Medical and Health Officer.