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Jharkhand Rajya Patrakar Swasth Bima Yojna Niyamawali 2021
The Jharkhand Rajya Patrakar Swasth Bima Yojna Niyamawali 2021 is a health insurance scheme for accredited journalists in Jharkhand. It provides comprehensive health coverage to ensure financial security during medical emergencies.
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About This Scheme
The “Jharkhand Rajya Patrakar Swasth Bima Yojna Niyamawali 2021” was launched by the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Jharkhand. The scheme aims to provide health insurance to the journalists and their families by covering medical expenses, including hospitalization. It provides comprehensive health coverage to ensure financial security during medical emergencies.
Benefits
₹5.0 L · annual
- Health insurance coverage up to ₹5,00,000/- per year for accredited journalists.
- Coverage for self, spouse, and dependent children (up to 2).
- Includes expenses for hospitalization, surgeries, medicines, and treatments.
- Cashless treatment in empaneled hospitals.
- The insured media representative must provide complete details of dependents (spouse and two children) and nominate a beneficiary for claim settlement in the application form to receive medical reimbursement from the insurance company.
- In case of treatment or an accident, it is mandatory to inform the insurance company's district office and the Information and Public Relations Department, Ranchi, within a maximum of seven days.
Eligibility
Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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Required Documents
- ✦Five Passport-sized Photographs
- ✦Accreditation Certificate (issued by the state government)
- ✦Graduate or an Equivalent Degree
- ✦Appointment Letter/Affiliation Certificate (signed by the editor/employer/bureau chief, confirming their position as a full-time/part-time)
- ✦Birth Certificate (signed by the editor/employer/bureau chief)
- ✦Other Insurance Scheme or Mediclaim Policy (If avail, attached details)
- ✦Work Experience Certificate (from the relevant editor/employer/bureau chief confirming a minimum of 5 (five) years)
- ✦Valid Press Credential (issued by the Information and Public Relations Department for Freelance Accredited Journalists)
- ✦Crossed/Cancelled Blank Cheque (issued from their bank account, with their signature, including details for ECS facilities, MICR, and IFSC code)
- ✦Receipt Copy (for the insurance contribution payment)
- ✦Affidavit/Notarized
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
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Online Application Submission:
- Visit the official website of the Information and Public Relations Department.
- Complete the online application process by filling in the required eligibility details.
- Once the application is completed, an ID code will be generated for the applicant.
- After confirming the eligibility details online, download the prescribed application form (Appendices ‘A’ and ‘B’).
- Prepare the hard copy of the filled application form along with the necessary attachments.
- Submit the hard copy of the completed application form and documents to the District Public Relations Officer (DPRO).
- If the applicant's media representative leaves the organization or firm, the editor/employer/bureau chief who is handling the application must immediately notify the Information and Public Relations Department and the insurance company.
- If the journalist leaves the profession, the insurance benefits will not be applicable, and the premium contribution made by the insured will be forfeited.
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹5.0 L