Introduction Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Rajya Karmchari Cashless Chikitsa Yojana is a healthcare initiative of the Government of Uttar Pradesh launched in 2022 to provide cashless medical treatment facilities to eligible state government employees, pensioners, and their dependent family members. Under the scheme, beneficiaries are issued a State Health Card that enables them to access treatment services at government hospitals and empanelled private hospitals. The scheme aims to reduce the financial burden of healthcare expenses and ensure timely access to quality medical treatment. Serving employees, retired employees, family pension beneficiaries, and eligible dependents can receive healthcare benefits through the scheme. The State Health Card acts as the primary identification document for availing cashless treatment services. The scheme is administered through an online portal where eligible beneficiaries can apply, add family members, track applications, and download their State Health Card after approval. Benefits Cashless treatment facility in eligible government hospitals. Cashless treatment coverage up to ₹5 lakh per year in empanelled private hospitals. Access to a wide network of approved government and private healthcare institutions. State Health Card for hassle-free medical service access. Coverage for serving Uttar Pradesh Government employees. Coverage for retired government employees and pensioners. Benefits extended to eligible dependent family members. Financial protection against major hospitalization expenses. Online application, verification, and card download facility. Quick access to healthcare services without upfront treatment costs at empanelled hospitals. Eligibility Serving employees of the Uttar Pradesh Government are eligible under the scheme. Retired Uttar Pradesh Government employees can avail the benefits. State pensioners covered under the prescribed rules are eligible. Family pension beneficiaries can apply for a State Health Card. Eligible dependent family members of government employees and pensioners are covered under the scheme. Applicants must fulfill the conditions specified by the competent authority for enrollment and verification. Documents Aadhaar Card of the applicant. Mobile number linked with Aadhaar. Recent passport-size photograph. Aadhaar Cards of dependent family members. Photographs of dependent family members. Birth Certificate of children, wherever applicable. Disability Certificate, if applicable. Any additional document required during verification by the concerned authority. Applicants should ensure that all details submitted during registration match the information available in official records to avoid delays in approval. Process to Apply Visit the official State Employee Cashless Treatment Scheme portal. Select the Apply for State Health Card option. Enter the Aadhaar-linked mobile number and complete the verification process. Validate the mobile number using the OTP received on the registered number. Fill in the required employee, pensioner, or beneficiary details. Provide information about eligible dependent family members. Upload the necessary documents and photographs. Review all entered information carefully before submission. Submit the application online for verification. The concerned department will examine the application and uploaded documents. After successful verification, approval information will be sent through SMS. Once approved, the State Health Card will be generated and made available online. Applicants can use the portal to monitor application progress and access their State Health Card after approval. How to Download State Health Card Visit the official State Health Card portal. Complete mobile number verification through OTP authentication. Select the required search criteria and enter the requested beneficiary details. Choose whether the card is being downloaded for the primary beneficiary or a dependent family member. Complete Aadhaar-based eKYC verification, wherever required. After successful authentication, the State Health Card details will be displayed. Download the digital card or use the print option to obtain a physical copy. Keep the card available while visiting government or empanelled private hospitals. The State Health Card serves as the primary identification document for availing cashless treatment benefits under the scheme. Important Links Official Scheme Portal Apply for State Health Card Application Status Edit Approved Application Empanelled Hospital List Directorate of Medical & Health Services, Uttar Pradesh Contact Helpline Number: 180018004444 Email: support.sects@sachis.in Office Address:Chief Executive Officer,Ayushman Bharat (SACHIS),4th Floor, Navchetna Kendra,10 Ashok Marg, Hazratganj,Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226001. FAQs 1. What is Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Rajya Karmchari Cashless Chikitsa Yojana?It is a Uttar Pradesh Government health scheme that provides cashless medical treatment facilities to eligible government employees, pensioners, and their dependent family members through a State Health Card. 2. When was the scheme launched?The scheme was launched in 2022 to provide healthcare security to serving and retired government personnel in Uttar Pradesh. 3. What is the treatment limit in private hospitals?Eligible beneficiaries can avail cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh per year in empanelled private hospitals. 4. Who can apply for a State Health Card?Serving government employees, retired employees, pensioners, family pension beneficiaries, and eligible dependent family members can apply under the scheme. 5. Is the State Health Card mandatory for availing benefits?Yes. The State Health Card serves as the primary identification document for accessing cashless treatment benefits under the scheme. 6. Can dependent family members be included in the application?Yes. Eligible dependents can be added during the application process and may receive benefits after verification. 7. How can applicants check their application status?Applicants can track their application online through the official portal using the required registration details. 8. Where can beneficiaries receive treatment?Treatment can be availed at government hospitals and empanelled private hospitals covered under the scheme.