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Denied Treatment Despite Insurance Card? Know How to Appeal PMJAY-CMCHIS!
- •If treatment is denied despite having a government health insurance card, there are ways to appeal.
- •The scheme, initially 'Kalaignar Insurance Scheme', evolved into CMCHIS and is now PMJAY-CMCHIS.
- •Beneficiaries can approach the scheme division at the District Collector's office with family card, Aadhaar, and income certificate.
- •For CMCHIS doubts and grievances, contact the toll-free helpline number 1800 425 3993.
- •If insurance is canceled, check eligibility status and reason for cancellation before approaching appropriate authorities with necessary documents.
Key Questions Answered
If coverage is denied, you should first ask the hospital's insurance coordinator for the reason. If there is a disqualification or pre-authorization issue, you can seek a solution with relevant documents by approaching the scheme division at the District Collector's office or utilizing district-level grievance redressal procedures.
Doubts and grievances related to the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme can be reported on the toll-free helpline number 1800 425 3993. Additionally, district-wise contact details of scheme officials are available on the official website.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced an increase in the annual coverage under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 25 lakh.
