Current Context: Yeshasvini Health Scheme in Karnataka is set for revisions to improve healthcare access for rural beneficiaries.The report was submitted to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of the scheme.

Key Points:

Proposed Changes:

• 15% to 25% increase in rates for general procedures.
• An expert committee has recommended a 12% to 50% increase for complex procedures like paediatric heart surgeries and oncology.
• Six outdated procedures removed and 69 new procedures added.

Enrollment & Funding:

• Scheme is projected to serve 75,000 beneficiaries this financial year, with an estimated cost of ₹127.5 crore.
• ₹40 crore additional funding has been recommended to accommodate the new rates and procedures.

Hospital Participation:

• Currently, 45.6 lakh members are enrolled, with 782 hospitals empanelled.
• The hope is that rate revisions will encourage more hospitals to participate in the scheme.