Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package : Insurance Scheme For Health Workers Fighting COVID-19
✓ Information verified — April 2026This is a life insurance scheme created by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to protect healthcare workers fighting COVID-19. It provides financial security to health workers and their families who face health risks while treating COVID-19 patients. The scheme recognizes the dedication of doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other frontline health staff during the pandemic.
What You Get
- Life insurance coverage for healthcare workers on COVID-19 duty
- Financial protection for family members in case of death or disability
- No premium cost to the healthcare worker
- Coverage during the period of COVID-19 emergency duty
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Healthcare workers actively engaged in COVID-19 treatment and prevention
- Includes doctors, nurses, paramedics, and support staff in health facilities
- Workers deployed in hospitals, testing centers, and healthcare facilities
- Both government and eligible private sector health workers
Documents Needed
0/4 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Employee ID
- 3. Hospital Assignment Letter
- 4. Bank Account Details
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare
- Category
- Health
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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