About
The Chief Minister’s Free Diagnostic Services Programme offers CT Scan, X-Ray, and Laboratory services at no cost to patients visiting government health institutions in Assam. The primary goal is to make essential diagnostic services accessible to all, regardless of their socio-economic background, fostering comprehensive healthcare and improving patient experience.
Objective Of This Scheme
- Providing essential diagnostic services at no charge to patients in government hospitals.
- Ensuring the availability of relevant diagnostics based on the level of care required.
- to Minimize the high out-of-pocket expenses patients incur for diagnostics.
- to Utilize appropriate diagnostics for screening chronic conditions, facilitating secondary prevention measures.
- Enhancing the overall quality of healthcare and patient satisfaction by offering comprehensive healthcare services in public health facilities.
- to Implement free CT scan services, X-Ray services, and Laboratory services in various health centers through public-private partnership (PPP) mode.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a resident of Assam.
- The scheme is applicable to individuals of all age groups.
- There are no specific income criteria, making the scheme open to people from all socio-economic backgrounds.
Benefits
- Access to necessary diagnostic services without any charges.
- Availability of essential diagnostics suitable for different levels of healthcare.
- Reduction in out-of-pocket expenses incurred by patients on diagnostics.
- Screening for chronic conditions using appropriate diagnostics, enabling preventive measures.
- Improved overall healthcare quality and patient experience through comprehensive services.
- Implementation of free CT scan, X-Ray, and Laboratory services across various healthcare facilities in collaboration with the private sector.
Required Documents
- Proof of residence in Assam (e.g., Aadhaar card, voter ID, or residence certificate).
- Medical prescription or recommendation from a registered medical practitioner.
How To Apply
- Visit the nearest government-authorized diagnostic centre or hospital.
- Complete the application form provided for the scheme.
- Submit the required documents along with the application form.
- After verification, the diagnostic tests will be conducted free of cost.