Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK)

The primary objective of JSSK is to provide completely free and cashless services to pregnant women and sick infants in public health institutions. It aims to eliminate out-of-pocket expenses so that no one is denied healthcare due to financial constraints.

Beneficiary:

completely free and cashless services to pregnant women and sick infants in public health institutions

Benefits:

Free Entitlements: A) For Pregnant Women: 1.Free Delivery: Includes both normal and Caesarean section surgeries. 2.Free Drugs & Consumables: All medicines and surgical items required for treatment. 3.Free Diagnostics: All necessary laboratory tests and ultrasounds (USG). 4.Free Diet: Nutritious meals during the hospital stay (up to 3 days for normal and 7 days for C- section). 5.Free Blood: Provision of blood and its components without any cost. 6.Free Transport: Pick-up from home to facility, inter-facility transfer (referral), and drop-back from facility to home (102/108 services). For Sick Infants (Up to 1 year): 1.Free outpatient and inpatient treatment. 2.Free essential medicines and diagnostics. 3.Free blood transfusion if required. 4.Free transport from home to hospital and back.