Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) Scheme, Beneficiaries - Indian polity and Governance
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)
1. This scheme provides health insurance including maternity benefit of close to INR 30,000 per annum on a family floater basis to BPL families.
2. BPL families have to chose among from public hospitals
3. RSBY was launched by the ministry of health and family welfare
4. Coverage extends to 5 members of the family including the head of the household, the spouse and three dependents
Which of the above statements are correct?- Published on 30 Apr 15a. 1,3,4
b. 1,2,3
c. 1,4
d. All
ANSWER: 1,4
RSBY provides BPL families with freedom to choose between public and private hospitals
RSBY was launched by the Labor and Employment Ministry to provide insurance
coverage.