State Health Agency Punjab, established under the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Punjab having its office at 4th floor, BSNL Sanchar Sadan,Sector 34, Chandigarh is represented by the Chief Executive Officer, State Health Agency. The SHA is registered under the Societies Registration Act (XX1 of 1860) and as amended by Punjab Amendment Act 1957.
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Mukh Mantri Sehat Bima Yojana (AB PM-JAY MMSBY), was launched on 20 August 2019 this is a flagship State Health Insurance Scheme for the beneficiaires of State of Punjab. AB PM-JAY MMSBY will provide financial protection to 65% population of state of Punjab. It is entitlement based cashless Health Insurance cover of Rs. 5 Lakh per family per year. Under this scheme,cashless and paperless treatment is available at Government and empanelled Private hospitals.
The cost of premium for 16.65 lakh SECC beneficiary families shall be borne by Central Govt. and State Govt. in 60:40 ratio. The premium cost of remaining 18.49 lakh beneficiary families shall be completely borne by the State (State Treasury & Departments).
