Facial identification norm dropped for PM RAHAT claims, DHO says
Health officials in Dakshina Kannada have removed the mandatory facial identification requirement for accident victims to claim relief under the PM RAHAT scheme. This change aims to ensure victims receive full treatment coverage without being penalized for identification difficulties during emergencies.
Why it matters
Removing bureaucratic hurdles in emergency medical schemes significantly improves access to life-saving care for accident victims in critical conditions.
The requirement for facial identification of an accident victim to claim relief under the PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) Scheme has been removed, informed Dakshina Kannada District Health and Family Welfare Officer (DHO) H.R. in Mangaluru on Thursday.
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