Ayushman Bharat & CMHT Scheme in Chandel District
Welcome to the official 2025 hospital list for Chandel, a remote and historically significant tribal district in Manipur. In this challenging, hilly terrain, the government's dual health schemes, Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) and the Chief Minister-gi Hakshelgi Tengbang (CMHT), serve as a critical lifeline. They provide a cashless health cover of up to ₹5 lakh (PMJAY) or ₹2 lakh (CMHT) per family, ensuring that all eligible residents can access essential medical care at the district's public healthcare facilities without financial burden.
Major Empanelled Hospitals in Chandel
The healthcare network in Chandel primarily consists of government facilities to ensure accessibility across the district.
District Hospital, Chandel
As the main government district hospital, this is the most advanced healthcare facility in Chandel. It is fully empanelled and serves as the primary referral center for the entire district, offering a wide range of essential services under the Ayushman and CMHT schemes.
[View on Google Maps]Community Health Centre (CHC), Chakpikarong
Serving the Chakpikarong sub-division, this CHC is a vital healthcare point for the local population, providing essential medical, maternity, and emergency services under the cashless health schemes.
[View on Google Maps]Key Health Information for Chandel District
The main government healthcare facility for the scheme in the district is the **District Hospital, Chandel**. For any administrative queries related to the schemes, you can contact the office of the **Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Chandel**. PMJAY and CMHT cards are generated at Ayushman Mitra desks in the government hospitals and at registered Common Service Centres (CSCs) across the district.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Chandel
Q. Are there any private empanelled hospitals in Chandel district?
Currently, the empanelled healthcare network in the tribal district of Chandel primarily consists of public and government facilities, such as the District Hospital and various Community Health Centres (CHCs). There are no major private hospitals listed under the schemes in this district.
Q. What should I do if I need a super-speciality treatment not available in Chandel?
If an advanced treatment is not available in any empanelled hospital in Chandel, the doctors at the District Hospital can provide you with an official referral to a larger, empanelled super-speciality hospital in Imphal, such as RIMS or JNIMS, for cashless treatment under your PMJAY or CMHT card.
Q. I am a widow residing in Chandel. Am I eligible for a health card?
Yes. Even if you are not on the PMJAY list, the Chief Minister-gi Hakshelgi Tengbang (CMHT) scheme of Manipur has a special provision for widows. You can visit a card enrollment center with your documents to get your CMHT card made.
FAQs about Ayushman Card Hospitals
1. What is Ayushman Bharat Hospital List?
It is a list of empanelled hospitals under the PMJAY scheme where eligible patients can get free treatment using Ayushman Card.
2. Who can use these hospitals?
Only beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat scheme can use these hospitals for cashless treatment.