Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) | Cashless Health Insurance for BPL Families
Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) – Cashless Health Insurance for BPL Families Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) was a landmark government health insurance scheme launched to provide cashless hospital care to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. Although it is an older scheme, many of its benefits have now been integrated into Ayushman Bharat – PM-JAY . What Is Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)? RSBY was introduced by the Government of India to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for economically weaker sections. The scheme allowed enrolled BPL families to access cashless treatment at empanelled public and private hospitals. The program played a crucial role in expanding health insurance coverage among informal sector workers and low-income households. Key Features of RSBY 1. Cashless Hospital Treatment Beneficiaries could receive cashless medical treatment fo...