MUMBAI: The Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) for medical treatment of economically weak patients will be run by the State insurance scheme Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) department until a government is formed in the State.
The CMRF for medical treatment of the economically weak section took a hit after President’s rule was imposed in Maharashtra. Since the President’s rule was imposed in the State November 12, patients visiting the CMRF cell in Mantralaya for medical aid are left helpless as their applications have not been processed as there is no CM to disburse the relief amount.
The relief is applicable only for seven diseases including cancer, liver transplants and cardiac procedures. State officials said that maximum applications come for heart-related surgeries. The medical assistance provided ranges from Rs 50,000 to Rs 3 lakh.
Chief Secretary Ajoy Mehta has directed the officials of the State’s insurance scheme to take over. This agency will work as a nodal agency for the CMRF.
Applicants will now have to approach Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana, Jeevandayee Bhavan, second floor, ESIC Hospital Compound, Ganpatrao Jadhav Marg, Worli Naka, Worli, Mumbai or call on 022-24999203/04/05.