Enhanced insurance coverage under CMCHIS to be implemented soon: Tamil Nadu Minister Arunraj
Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj announced that the state's health insurance coverage will increase from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh. The government is also expanding IVF services and addressing public health concerns regarding seasonal fevers.
Why it matters
This policy expansion significantly improves healthcare accessibility for low-income families in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj on Wednesday (August 26, 2026) said that the recently-announced increase in insurance coverage under the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh will be implemented soon. No new insurance cards will be required and beneficiaries can continue to use their existing cards, he said.
Shortly after inaugurating two lecture halls renovated at a cost of ₹1.50 crore at the Madras Medical College, he said that the increase in coverage from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh does not mean that the insurance premium will increase five-fold as the number of families requiring advanced treatment and filing claims is likely to be less. Necessary funds will be allocated for this purpose, he said, according to a press release.
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