The government has said that the one-time financial assistance for medical treatment under the Karunya Benevolent Fund (KBF) scheme is being extended to the year 2022-23.
The treatment benefits under the scheme can be availed of till March 31, 2023, through all government hospitals and other empanelled private hospitals.
A statement issued by the office of the Health Minister said the State health agency had extended healthcare benefits to the tune of ₹109.66 crore, for a total of 1,90,123 claims. At present, 198 government hospitals and 452 empanelled private hospitals are offering free treatment under KBF and Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhati (KASP).
