Chandigarh, Jan. 15 -- The Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi government in Punjab is all set to roll out its much-hyped Mukh Mantri Sehat Bima Yojana (MMSBY), promising an insurance cover of Rs.10 lakh per family, this month.

Touted as the flagship welfare initiative, that comes barely a year ahead of the crucial state assembly polls, aims to provide cashless treatment to all Punjab residents at government and empanelled private hospitals across the state and capital Chandigarh. The major challenge, however, for the cash-strapped government will be to tackle the scheme's financial implications. HT gives its readers a lowdown on the key scheme.

Who all are covered?

A: Any bonafide resident of Punjab and his/her family members shall be an elig...