Covid-hit BPL families will get Rs 35,000 aid for treatment

Gurgaon: In line with the Haryana government’s recent announcement, the district administration on Thursday said that some 35,000 families living below the poverty line (BPL) in Gurgaon will get financial assistance of up to Rs 35,000 to meet the expenses incurred in the treatment of their Covid-affected members at private hospitals. Anybody wishing to avail the benefits should possess a Parivar Pechan Patra.
Deputy commissioner Yash Garg said, “As per the announcement made by the chief minister, the administration has identified 34,911 such families that are eligible for availing financial assistance to meet treatment cost at private hospitals. As per the directions, if any patient from these families is admitted to a private hospital for Covid-19 treatment, we’ll reimburse Rs 5,000 daily for a maximum of seven days. The amount will be directly adjusted in the final bills prepared by the hospital.”