Tuesday, July 22, 2008

HEALTH INSURANCE FOR ARTISANS

New Delhi: The government on Monday day said about 40 lakh artisans would be provided health insurance coverage under the Rajiv Gandhi Shilpi Swasthya Bima Yojna over a period of five years. Under the scheme, there is a provision of medical expenses being reimbursed to the beneficiaries, subject to an annual limit of Rs 15,000 per family. This was announced by ShankarSingh Vaghela, textiles minister.

Source: PTI, The Tribune, Hindustan Times,

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