Jharkhand becomes first state to implement health insurance scheme for advocates

THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK

Ranchi, May 3: Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday formally launched the Advocate Health Insurance Scheme at the Harivansh Tana Bhagat Auditorium in Khelgaon, Ranchi, marking a significant milestone for the legal community of Jharkhand.

During the inauguration, he also distributed health insurance cards to lawyers, symbolizing the rollout of the scheme’s benefits.

With this initiative, Jharkhand has become the first state in India to implement a dedicated health insurance programme for advocates and their families.

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Around 27,000 practicing lawyers from the Jharkhand High Court and various district courts, along with their dependents, will now be covered under the state-sponsored health insurance scheme.

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The scheme aims to shield advocates and their families from financial distress during medical emergencies by covering treatment-related expenses. It is expected to provide both health security and economic stability to legal professionals, enabling them to focus on their work without the burden of healthcare costs.

Calling it a historic step, Chief Minister Soren described the scheme as a long-awaited gift to the state’s legal fraternity.

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The launch ceremony witnessed the presence of several dignitaries including ministers Radhakrishna Kishore, Sudivya Sonu, Deepika Pandey Singh, Shilpi Neha Tirkey, Irfan Ansari, and Sanjay Yadav.

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Health Department Additional Chief Secretary Ajay Kumar; the Advocate General Rajiv Ranjan; members of the Jharkhand State Bar Council; presidents and secretaries of bar associations from across the state; and thousands of lawyers, were also in attendance and welcomed the move with great enthusiasm.