🔴 Big News: Yashasvini Health Protection Scheme 2026 – Free Medical Treatment up to ₹5 Lakh for Cooperative Members
“Health is the real wealth” — everyone agrees with this statement. But in reality, when a serious illness strikes, hospital expenses can completely disturb a family’s financial stability. Farmers, cooperative society members, and middle-class families are often the most affected by rising medical costs.
To address this serious concern, the Government of Karnataka has continued the Yashasvini Health Protection Scheme for the year 2025–26. This scheme is specially designed for members of cooperative societies and acts as a strong financial shield during medical emergencies.
If you are a cooperative society member, this information is extremely important for the health and safety of your family.
✅ What is the Yashasvini Health Protection Scheme?
The Yashasvini Health Protection Scheme is a unique healthcare initiative launched for members of Karnataka’s cooperative sector. It is not a profit-oriented program, but a welfare scheme aimed purely at protecting the health of cooperative members.
Under this scheme, members pay a small annual contribution and receive financial support for major medical treatments, which would otherwise cost lakhs of rupees.
🆕 Government Order for 2025–26
As per the official government order:
- The Yashasvini Health Protection Scheme has been extended for the year 2025–26
- New member registrations have been approved
- Existing members can renew their membership
This order has been issued through the Cooperation Department and applies to all cooperative societies across the state.
💰 Free Medical Treatment up to ₹5 Lakh per Year
The biggest benefit of this scheme is:
- Coverage for the beneficiary and their family members
- Free medical treatment up to ₹5,00,000 per year
- Treatment available at government-approved hospitals
Costly treatments such as heart surgeries, cancer treatment, kidney-related procedures, orthopedic surgeries, and other major medical procedures are covered under this scheme.
🏥 Treatment at Approved Network Hospitals
Under the Yashasvini scheme, beneficiaries can avail treatment at:
- Government hospitals
- Selected private hospitals approved by the government
The treatment is provided on a cashless basis, and the hospital bills are settled directly through the scheme.
❗ This Is Not an Insurance Scheme
Many people mistakenly believe that Yashasvini is a health insurance policy. However, the government has clearly stated:
- Yashasvini is not an insurance scheme
- It is a self-funded health protection scheme
The scheme operates using member contributions along with government financial support, managed through the cooperative system.
👥 Who Is Eligible?
To avail the benefits of this scheme:
- You must be an active member of any registered cooperative society in Karnataka
- Annual membership contribution must be paid
- Membership status should be active
Members of farmer cooperatives, milk producers’ cooperatives, credit cooperative societies, and similar organizations are eligible.
📝 Registration and Renewal Process
🔹 For New Members:
- Visit your nearest cooperative society
- Submit the required documents
- Pay the prescribed annual contribution
- Obtain your Yashasvini health card
🔹 For Existing Members:
- Renew your membership on time
- Verify the validity of your health card
- Update details if required
⚠️ Important Advisory
Many people wait until the last moment to register or renew their membership, which often leads to:
- Technical issues
- Registration delays
- Difficulty in availing benefits
👉 To avoid this, it is strongly advised to contact your cooperative society at the earliest and verify your membership status.
🌾 Health Security for Cooperative Members
With medical expenses increasing every year, healthcare has become unaffordable for many families. In such a situation, the Yashasvini Health Protection Scheme provides:
- Affordable annual contribution
- Financial protection against major illnesses
- Health security for the entire family
This scheme stands as a strong example of the power and purpose of the cooperative system.
🔚 Conclusion
If you are a cooperative society member, do not ignore the Yashasvini Health Protection Scheme 2026. A small step taken today can protect your family from lakhs of rupees in medical expenses tomorrow.
Get complete information, register or renew your membership on time, and ensure health security for your loved ones.
Good health is the greatest wealth.
