MJPJAY's full form is Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana.

MJPJAY was launched in 28 districts of Maharashtra on April 1st, 2020.

MJPJAY aims to provide cashless, quality medical care to the beneficiaries under the scheme for catastrophic illnesses requiring hospitalization for surgery and treatment under identified specialized services through a network of health care providers.

MJPJAY Yojana 2024 provides coverage up to ₹ 1,50,000/- per policy year per family to meet all expenses related to hospitalization of the beneficiary. For renal transplants, this limit has been increased to ₹ 2,50,000/- per family per policy year.

A patient suffering from chronic kidney disease requiring maintenance HD and who has a health card is eligible. If the patient does not have a health card, he or she should have an orange or yellow ration card or an Antyodaya or Annapurna card along with valid ID proof.

The package includes pre- and post-treatment diagnostics,consultation, hospital charges, consumables, and medicines. The detailed package is as follows: >> Investigations Creatinine tests (Monthly) Complete blood count (CBC, Monthly) HIV/Hep.A/Hep.C tests (once every three months) Serum electrolytes (as per advise) Blood glucose, if required >> Consultion Clinical examination by Nephrologist/Medical Cordinator. >> Consumable -Dialyser (It will be used upto optimal capacity and replaced if needed free of charge under scheme), -Tubing (It will be used upto optimal capacity and replaced if needed free of charge under scheme), - Fistula Needle (It will be used upto optimal capacity and replaced if needed free of charge under scheme). - IV fluids, - Haemodialysis Part A/B and o Heparin. >> Medicines Inj. Erythropoetin, as per the advice of Nephrologist

The frequency of dialysis should be a minimum of 8 cycles and a maximum of 12 cycles, as recommended by the nephrologist or medical coordinator based on his or her serum creatinine level.

No. The patient should not pay any extra money to the hospital or center for services that are covered under the approved package.

The maximum sum assured under MJPJAY is ₹ 1,50,000/- per family, on a family-floater basis. If the dialysis patient has utilized a particular amount from the sum assured, other family members can still avail services under MJPJAY till the total amount of ₹ 1,50,000/- gets exhausted. This amount of Sum Insured cannot get extended under any circumstances (except if patient requires a renal transplant, where BSI will be considered as ₹ 2,50,000/-)

Yes. If a patient is a beneficiary of MJPJAY and is HIV or HCV positive, then he or she can still avail services under MJPJAY. Empanelled hospitals and stand-alone dialysis centers must have dedicated machines for HIV or HCV-positive patients. Under no circumstances shall these units be used for other patients.

No. Maintenance Haemodialysis package does not cover the cost of a blood transfusion.

In case of a query, you can contact Arogyamitra or call the toll-free number. Arogyamitra is available round the clock in the hospital or center and will facilitate and guide you if any problem arises. But if you are not satisfied, then call our toll-free numbers, 155388 or 18002332200, to register a complaint.