India, Oct. 30 -- The Assam government has embarked on a mission for "a cashless medical treatment facility for state employees, pensioners, and their dependents under its flagship 'Ayushman Asom Mukhya Mantri Lok Sevak Arogya Yojana (AA-MMLSAY)'."

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled the the new facility on Thursday that will help beneficiaries to avail of cashless treatment in empanelled hospitals across Assam and leading corporate hospitals nationwide.

Previously, the scheme operated solely on a reimbursement model since its launch in 2023.

"Now, employees and pensioners can receive treatment without worrying about arranging funds. To ensure a smooth transition, the existing reimbursement system will continue in parallel," t...