Swasthya Sathi is a comprehensive, cashless health insurance scheme launched by the Government of West Bengal in December 2016. It is designed to provide residents with basic health coverage for secondary and tertiary medical care.
Key Features & Benefits
- Coverage Amount: Provides basic health cover of up to ₹5 lakh per annum per family.
- Cashless Treatment: All medical treatments and procedures are entirely cashless and paperless, managed through a 64Kb Smart Card.
- Universal Inclusion: There is no cap on family size, and coverage includes pre-existing medical conditions from the first day.
- Premium-Free: The entire premium cost is borne by the State Government; beneficiaries do not pay any contribution.
- Women Empowerment: The Smart Card is typically issued in the name of the eldest female member of the family.
- Extensive Network: Over 2,000 government and private hospitals are empanelled to provide services.
Eligibility & Application
- Eligibility: Open to all residents of West Bengal who are not already covered by another government health scheme.
- How to Apply: Residents can apply online via the Swasthya Sathi Official Portal or by submitting Form B at designated government offices or during Duare Sarkar camps.
- Required Documents: Typically requires an Aadhaar card, mobile number, and Ration Card (Khadya Sathi) for verification.
Contact & Support
- Official Website: swasthyasathi.gov.in
- 24/7 Toll-Free Helpline: 1800-345-5384
- Mobile App: The “Swasthya Sathi” app is available on the Google Play Store for checking card status, finding empanelled hospitals, and lodging grievances.
Download Forms :
- Form A – Application for name addition under Swasthya Sathi (ফর্ম A – স্বাস্থ্য সাথীর অধীনে নাম সংযোজনের জন্য আবেদন)
- Form B – Application for enrollment under Swasthya Sathi (ফর্ম B – স্বাস্থ্য সাথীর অধীনে তালিকাভুক্তির জন্য আবেদন)
- Form C – Application for name correction under Swasthya Sathi after receiving the card (ফর্ম C – কার্ড পাওয়ার পর স্বাস্থ্য সাথীর অধীনে নাম সংশোধনের জন্য আবেদন)
- Form D – Application for name deletion under Swasthya Sathi after receiving the card (ফর্ম D – কার্ড পাওয়ার পরে স্বাস্থ্য সাথীর অধীনে নাম মুছে ফেলার জন্য আবেদন)