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How to Apply for Swasthya Sathi

স্বাস্থ্য সাথী

Complete step-by-step application guide for Swasthya Sathi (স্বাস্থ্য সাথী), covering eligibility snapshot, mandatory documentation, submission procedures, and official portal links.

Application Mode:Online & Offline

Application Fee:Free of Cost (No application fee)

Processing Time:15 to 30 working days

Total Steps:5 Steps

1. Who Can Apply?

Full Criteria

Permanent resident family of West Bengal
Universal coverage for residents not covered under specified institutional/government schemes
Issued Swasthya Sathi Smart Card with active Unique Registration Number (URN)

2. Documents You May Need

Form B (Enrollment Form)Mandatory

Completed Form B containing family member details, relationship, and head of household.

Aadhaar Cards of Family MembersMandatory

Aadhaar card copies for all family members to be enrolled for biometric authentication.

Ration Card / Proof of ResidencyMandatory

Digital Ration Card / Khadya Sathi card / residential certificate in West Bengal.

3. Step-by-Step Application Process

Submit Form B for Enrollment

Collect and submit Form B for Swasthya Sathi enrollment at Duare Sarkar camps, BDO office, or Municipality.

Verification by Designated Nodal Officer

Application details, family records, and residency proofs are verified by the designated Nodal Officer / BDO / Municipality.

Upload to Swasthya Sathi Portal

Verified family and biometric data is uploaded into the official Swasthya Sathi management portal.

URN Generation via De-Duplication

A Unique Registration Number (URN) is generated for the family after the official de-duplication verification.

Smart Card Issuance & Distribution

The Swasthya Sathi Smart Card is printed and distributed to the female head of the family at camp or enrolment centre.

4. After Applying & Status Tracking

Following submission, your application and submitted documents are verified by the designated block or department officials. Processing typically completes within 15 to 30 working days.

Offline Submission Center: Duare Sarkar Camp / BDO Office / Municipality Office

Track Application Status

Important Warnings & Advice

•Coverage is up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation, not a cash handout.
•Treatment is strictly cashless and paperless at empanelled government and private hospitals.
•There is no cap on family size; parents of both spouses and dependent challenged persons are covered.
•Pre-existing diseases are covered from the date of enrollment under official scheme guidelines.
•The State Government bears the entire scheme premium; beneficiaries pay zero premium.
•Always verify hospital empanelment status and package availability on the official portal before planned admission.

5. Official Government Portals & Sources

Swasthya Sathi Official PortalDepartment of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal

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Recent Official Update

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Universal Cashless Hospitalization Coverage up to ₹5 Lakh

Active coverage for secondary and tertiary care across empaneled public and private hospitals through smart card issued in the name of the female head of household.