Tamil Nadu Raises CMCHIS Cover to ₹25 Lakh

Exam-focused facts from the 22 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a five-fold increase in the annual coverage under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh.
The enhanced coverage aims to reduce financial barriers to medical treatment, with healthcare described as a fundamental right.
CMCHIS provides cashless treatment to eligible families through empanelled hospitals.
Families with annual income below ₹1.2 lakh are eligible under the general category, requiring an income certificate, family ration card, and Aadhaar for enrolment.
The scheme operates under the PM-JAY-CMCHIS framework, with treatment subject to specified packages and empanelled hospitals.