<ul><li>A new government scheme effective from May 5, 2025, ensures cashless treatment for individuals injured in road accidents involving motor vehicles, especially during the critical golden hour.</li><li>Under the Road Accident-Free Treatment initiative, eligible individuals can avail up to ₹1.5 lakh for a period of seven days without advance payment at designated hospitals nationwide.</li><li>The National Health Authority (NHA) will lead the scheme's implementation in coordination with local police, state health departments, and hospitals, with each state having its own State Road Safety Council as the nodal agency.</li><li>A central steering committee will oversee the scheme to ensure smooth operations, following a pilot version initiated in March 2024 and expanded nationwide to enhance trauma care for road accident victims.</li></ul>

Cashless Treatment for Road Accidents Under New Govt. Scheme

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