Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram

Description
Started in 2011, the scheme "Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram JSSK " by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, aims to provide free and cashless delivery, treatment, diagnostics, drugs, diet, and transport services to pregnant women and sick newborns/infants at public health institutions. It also aims to eliminate out-of-pocket expenses related to delivery, treatment, and essential maternal and child healthcare services.

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Definitions
foetus
means a human organism during the period of its development beginning on the fifty-seventh day following fertilization or creation (excluding any time in which its development has been suspended) and ending at the birth;
(Source: https://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2021/232118.pdf)

Benefits
• Free and zero expense Delivery and Caesarean Section
• Free Drugs and Consumables
• Free Essential Diagnostics (Blood, Urine tests and Ultra-sonography etc)
• Free Diet during stay in the health institutions (up to 3 days for normal
• delivery & 7 days for caesarean section)
• Free Provision of Blood
• Free Transport from Home to Health Institutions
• Free Transport between facilities in case of referral
• Drop Back from Institutions to home after 48hrs stay
• Exemption from all kinds of User Charges
• Free and zero-expense treatment
• Free Drugs and Consumables
• Free Diagnostics
• Free Provision of Blood
• Free Transport from Home to Health Institutions
• Free Transport between facilities in case of referral
• Drop Back from Institutions to home
• Exemption from all kinds of User Charges

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be a pregnant woman.
2. - The applicant must be admitted to a government health facility.
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Application Process
Step 1: The pregnant woman is referred by the competent staff of the public health facility for JSSK.
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The pregnant woman is referred by the competent staff of the public health facility for JSSK.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Number
• Address proof
• Domicile certificate
• Ration card
• Janani Suraksha Card

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of JSSK?
A: The scheme aims to provide free and cashless delivery and treatment services to pregnant women and sick newborns/infants.
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Q: Who can benefit from this scheme?
A: Pregnant women and sick newborns or infants up to 30 days old can benefit.
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Q: For how many days will the pregnant women be provided free diet?
A: 3 days for normal delivery and 7 days for C-section.

Q: Are medicines provided free of cost?
A: Yes, all drugs and consumables are provided free.
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Q: I am expecting twins, am I also eligible for this scheme?
A: Yes, you are eligible to avail the benefits under this scheme.

Q: I was admitted into the public health facility when I was eight months into pregnancy. Does it in any affect way to my entitlements under this scheme?
A: You are equally eligible to receive the benefits in this scheme.

Q: I am expecting twins, am I also eligible for this scheme?
A: Yes, you are eligible to avail the benefits under this scheme.

Q: Is delivery completely free under this scheme?
A: Yes, delivery including caesarean section is completely free.
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Q: Is diagnostic testing included?
A: Yes, diagnostics are provided free of cost.
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Q: Is transport facility available?
A: Yes, free transport is provided to and from health institutions.
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Q: Is food provided during hospital stay?
A: Yes, free diet is provided during the stay.
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Q: Is blood provided free of cost?
A: Yes, blood is provided free if required.
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Q: Is the scheme applicable for newborns?
A: Yes, sick newborns are covered under the scheme.
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Q: How can one apply for the scheme?
A: The applicant can directly visit a government health facility to avail benefits.
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