Hyderabad, March 15 -- The Telangana government is gearing up to implement the Aarogyasri Scheme as a universal health program, extending its benefits to all residents regardless of their ration card or financial status.

Under the new initiative named "Rajiv Aarogyasri Scheme," the government intends to issue new health cards to beneficiaries, treating every family as a unit, similar to private insurance companies.

These cards will be equipped with a unique identification number and linked to a digital health profile for every citizen in the state.

The Health Department estimates that over 90% of the population, including more than 90 lakh white ration cardholders and government employees, will be covered under the scheme. Plans are un...