Yeshasvini Co-operative Farmers Health Care Scheme provides health insurance coverage to Wrights (tenant farmers or farmers) who are members of cooperative societies in Karnataka. This scheme covers around more than 803 surgical procedures.
Economically weaker sections of farmers are deprived of various health facilities provided by the government. The State Government of Karnataka launched the Yeshasvini Arogya Vima Yojana on 1 June 2003 with the objective of helping them in providing comprehensive affordable medical facilities in the state.
The scheme is implemented by the Department of Co-operatives and it utilizes the funds of the Co-operative Societies through Yashavini Trust. It provides medical insurance coverage with coverage of 823 different surgical procedures. Individuals who are members of a cooperative society can avail the benefits of this health insurance scheme only.
Yashavini Healthcare Insurance Plan covers the expenses of the following surgical procedures:
Cardiothoracic Surgery Cardiac arrest General surgery Pediatric, Orthopedic Surgery Obstetrics Gynecological surgery Vascular, Neurological, Ophthalmology, Genito-Urinary Surgery Normal distribution Snakebite The dog has bitten Accidents while doing agricultural activities
Eligibility Criteria for Yeshavini Health Insurance Scheme
Below are the eligibility criteria to apply for Yashavini Health Insurance Scheme:
A person below 75 years of age is eligible to apply for this scheme.
Applicants must be members of a cooperative society in Karnataka at least three months prior to the application process.
Spouses, parents, and children can also avail the benefits of this scheme.
Necessary documents
To apply for Yashavani Health Insurance Scheme you need to submit photocopies of the following documents:
Proof of age
Address proof
An official document showing that you’re a member of rural or urban cooperative societies.
How to register online?
To register for Yashasvini Arogya Vima Yojana, a person must be a member of rural or urban cooperative societies at least three months prior to the registration process. New registration and membership renewal is done from May to June every year.
There are more than 572 network hospitals under the Yeshasvini scheme – Co-operative Farmers Health Care Scheme. The following data shows the network hospitals in Karnataka
Name of the District
Number of Network Hospitals
Hassan
20
Dakshina Kannada
26
Haveri
16
Raichur
11
Bangalore Rural
7
Davanagere
21
Belgaum
49
Ramanagar
11
Bellary
8
Chitradurga
12
Dharwad
19
Bangalore Urban
61
Mysore
22
Gulbarga
16
Bidar
11
Chikkaballapura
8
Bijapur
23
Mandya
25
Kolar
11
Koppal
8
Gadag
6
Chamrajnagar
4
Bagalkote
44
Chikkamagalur
7
Kodagu
5
Udupi
22
Uttara Kannada
18
Tumkur
27
Shimoga
22
FAQs
What is the maximum age limit to avail the benefits of the Yashavani Health Insurance Scheme?
A person must be less than 75 years of age to avail the benefits of Yashavani Health Insurance Scheme.
Who can register for this scheme?
Farmers, Fishermen’s Cooperatives, Farmers, Self Help Groups and Women Empowerment Groups can register under the Yashasvini Card facility.
How many types of surgeries are covered under Yashavini Health Insurance Plan?
Yashasvini Arogya Vima Yojana covers 823 different surgical procedures.
