Overview
- Chief Minister Lalduhoma unveiled the upgraded scheme in Aizawl and activated a 24/7 call centre to support beneficiaries.
- MUHCS 2.0 takes effect on April 1, with officials urging eligible residents to register by April 15.
- Emergency treatment at non-empanelled hospitals will be limited to immediate ICU admissions, urgent life‑saving surgeries, and surgeries required right after accidents.
- Financing for 2026–27 includes Rs 130 crore from the state budget, Rs 26.42 crore in employee contributions, and an ADB loan of over Rs 800 crore for longer-term stability.
- The programme continues cashless coverage up to Rs 5 lakh a year at government, empanelled private and church-run hospitals, after more than 2.88 lakh families enrolled in phase one.