Explanation:

Rajasthan government has prepared a draft of the country’s first Right to Health Law.

The bill will be introduced in the budget session of the state assembly, likely to start in March, after getting an approval of the state cabinet.

A final draft will be prepared for cabinet consideration after consulting all stakeholders.

Rajasthan chief minister had in 2021 budget announced that the state will provide right to health to all.

He had also announced universal healthcare scheme worth ?3,500 crore, under which every family in the state would get medical insurance benefits up to ?5 lakh.

According to officials, the right to health guarantees certain rights to people in government and private health institutions.

The Rajasthan government is already providing facilities such as free medicines and tests, Chiranjeevi health insurance of up to Rs 5 lakh, etc.

Chiranjeevi Yojana

Chiranjeevi Yojana extends affordable health insurance packages to the financially weaker sections of society.

Under this scheme, the eligible candidates can receive health insurance of ?5 lakhs.

This insurance policy covers almost 1576 treatments and medical expenses.

Individuals need to pay a nominal premium of ?850 under the Chiranjeevi Yojana and receive the best treatment at affiliated private and government hospitals.