L-G asks Jipmer to put order restricting free treatment on hold
The Hindu
Institution’s circular had said only BPL cardholders could avail free treatment
Even as Jipmer’s move to restrict free treatment, including out-patient services, investigations and implants, to patients holding below poverty line (BPL) ration cards from any State drew flak from various parties, Lieutenant-Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Friday directed the institution to put the proposal on hold.
As per a recent circular issued by Jipmer, only those with a monthly income not exceeding ₹2,499 — the income limit adopted by the Puducherry government — and with BPL ration cards from any State will qualify for free treatment from October 1.
“It has been decided by the competent authority that free treatment, including OPD, investigations and implant treatment, will be provided to all patients who have BPL ration cards from any State. To avail free treatment, patients have to bring the BPL ration card issued by their State,” the circular issued by the Jipmer medical superintendent said.
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