Telangana to Implement Cashless Treatment for Road Accident Victims up to Rs 1.5 Lakh

• Telangana's Aarogyasri Trust is preparing to implement the Central Government's 'Cashless Treatment for Road Accident Victims' scheme.
• Injured individuals will receive cashless treatment up to Rs 1.50 lakh, even without Aarogyasri or Ayushman Bharat cards.
• The scheme aims to provide immediate medical care, addressing the issue of high hospital expenses post-accident.
• Treatment costs will be covered by the 'Motor Vehicle Accident Fund', regardless of the victim's financial status.
• Over 500 hospitals in the Rajiv Aarogyasri network will be linked, with cooperation from Transport and Police Departments for eDAR reporting.

Why It Matters: Telangana adopts a cashless scheme for road accident victims, ensuring immediate treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh.