CM Chairs MUHCS Governing Body Meeting, Reviews Progress and Strengthening Measures

Aizawl, February 2026: The Governing Body of the Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme met today at the Chief Minister’s Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Shri Lalduhoma to review the progress and future roadmap of the scheme.

The Chief Minister expressed appreciation to Health Minister Ms. Lalrinpuii and MUHCS officials for their dedicated service, noting that their efforts have enhanced public confidence in government healthcare delivery.

The meeting was informed that over 2.88 lakh families, covering about 11.55 lakh beneficiaries — including general families, pensioners, government employees, and beneficiaries under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana — are currently enrolled in the scheme. During the current year, around 29% of enrolled families submitted medical claims, representing about 7% of total beneficiaries. The average approved payout per patient stands at ₹15,106.

A growing number of patients are availing treatment in government hospitals, which account for about 70% of processed claims. However, higher-value claims are more common in private hospitals due to treatment of critical conditions. The meeting emphasized strengthening government hospitals and ensuring that treatable cases are handled within government or empanelled facilities wherever possible. Referral norms for non-empanelled hospitals, especially in emergency or life-threatening situations, will be further clarified.

Financially, approximately ₹154 crore has been received for the current year, while ₹48 crore is expected to be received. So far, 83,682 claims have been processed, amounting to around ₹126 crore in payouts, while claims worth about ₹38 crore are under examination and will be cleared soon. Although rules provide for payment to empanelled hospitals within 30 days, the government has been releasing funds weekly to avoid inconvenience.

To strengthen implementation in the coming financial year, the Governing Body approved streamlining measures, establishing a Pharma Depot to make medicines more affordable, and safeguards to prevent duplicate subscription benefits.

The meeting was attended by Adviser to the Chief Minister Pu TBC Lalvenchhunga and other Governing Body members.