Can people from Uttar Pradesh earning ₹5 lakh also get free treatment in Delhi? Know the rules

Free treatment: Under the Delhi government's new rules, people with an annual income of up to ₹5 lakh can be eligible for free treatment in private hospitals in the capital. Does this include people from Uttar Pradesh?

Health is a very important aspect of everyone's life. Sudden illnesses can cost people a lot of money. This is why the government provides free healthcare services to economically weaker sections of society. People belonging to the EWS category also receive free treatment.

The Delhi government has increased the income limit for free treatment for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) to ₹5 lakh per annum. This decision was taken after directions from the Delhi High Court and recommendations from a special committee.

This new decision by the Delhi government has provided great relief to millions of patients. But now the question is whether people from Uttar Pradesh earning ₹5 lakh annually can also get free treatment in Delhi. Let's explain the rules regarding this.

To implement this decision, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) of Delhi has issued an official order. According to the order, this rule will be applicable in designated private hospitals in the capital. This means that now eligible patients will be able to receive free treatment not only in government hospitals but also in several large private hospitals.

This change is quite significant for patients in the EWS category. Earlier, the income limit for medical treatment was quite low, which was considered insufficient given the current circumstances. Now, the income limit for medical facilities has been made equal to the limit for EWS admissions in private schools.

Now, the most important question concerns people from Uttar Pradesh. The rules clearly state that this scheme is not only for residents of Delhi, but for any citizen of the country. This means that if your annual income is up to ₹5 lakh, you can be eligible for free treatment in Delhi even if you are from Uttar Pradesh.

However, you will have to show an income certificate and other necessary documents for treatment. The hospital will check your eligibility. If all the conditions are met, the patient cannot be denied free treatment. This decision has come as a great relief, especially for poor patients coming from outside Delhi.