Manipal Arogya Card Scheme inaugurated in town

May 26, 2016 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: The membership enrolment for Manipal Arogya Card Scheme was inaugurated here today by Dr H S Ballal, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Manipal University, Manipal. The Manipal Arogya Card Scheme is a social initiative of Manipal University which enables members to avail medical treatment facilities cheaper and affordable. The scheme is applicable to the Manipal Group hospitals in Coastal Karnataka. Dr M Dayananda said, "Anyone can become member of the scheme, by paying a small sum as membership fee, will receive his investment back as concessions after using the card just two or three times. The membership enrolment which began today will close on July 27. Applicants who enroll before May 28 will be get benefits from June 1. Other applicants who enroll after May 28 will get benefits from August 1." "Consultations with any specialist/super specialist doctor any number of times during the year by paying only 50% of consultation fee is the most attractive among the outpatient benefits of the card. There is a 25% discount on diagnostics and laboratory investigations giving considerable relief to the patient and there will also be up to 10% rebate on medicines purchased from hospital pharmacy", he added. The membership fee is Rs 270 for an individual card and Rs 550 for a family card. Family includes the card holder, spouse and all the dependent children below 25 years of age. An add-on card is also available for the parents of primary card holders under the family card scheme 1 for Rs 100 per parent. For renewal card, 10% discount on membership fee is offered. Dr T M A Pai Arogya Sevak Award was presented B S Subramanya of Koppa for his work in the society in the field of healthcare. Manipal Arogya Card 2016 Application forms are available with the authorized representatives: St. Milagres Souharda Bhatkal 9538894590 St. Milagres Souharda Murudeshwar 9538020303 - ARF