Key benefits of India’s new cashless road accident scheme
On May 5, 2025, the Government of India launched the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, offering free emergency medical care to people injured in road accidents.
Managed by the National Health Authority (NHA), this nationwide initiative aims to ensure quick, accessible, and affordable treatment without placing a financial burden on victims or their families.
Here are the benefits of the scheme:
Cashless Emergency Care
Victims of road accidents are entitled to free treatment worth up to ₹1.5 lakh per person, with no upfront payments.
Applicable Across India
The scheme covers all public roads and highways nationwide, ensuring no victim is left out regardless of location.
Quick Access to Medical Help
Immediate treatment is available at designated hospitals, improving chances of survival and reducing long-term complications.
Seven Days of Coverage
Medical costs are covered for up to seven days after the accident, supporting both emergency and initial recovery care.
Help at Non-Designated Hospitals Too
Victims taken to nearby non-designated hospitals will receive stabilisation care, ensuring critical help is not delayed.
Financial Relief for Families
The scheme prevents families from incurring high medical bills during emergencies, offering peace of mind and security.
Streamlined Coordination
A unified response involving police, hospitals, and health agencies ensures victims are treated quickly and efficiently.
Encourages Public Assistance
With guaranteed free care, people may feel more confident to help accident victims without fear of financial or legal consequences.
Monitored by Central Authorities
A steering committee will track implementation, resolve issues, and ensure that hospitals are reimbursed promptly.
Equal Access for All
Regardless of income, every citizen gets access to quality emergency care, promoting healthcare equity.
The Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme is a major step forward in India’s public healthcare and road safety efforts.
By removing cost barriers, it ensures faster treatment, saves lives, and provides much-needed support to accident victims and their families.
With strong coordination and government oversight, the scheme promises to make Indian roads safer and healthcare more inclusive.
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