Introduction The Mukhyamantri Shikshak Cashless Chikitsa Yojana is a health protection scheme launched by the Government of Uttar Pradesh on 8 July 2026 to provide cashless medical treatment facilities to teachers, education personnel, PM Poshan workers, and their eligible dependent family members. The scheme is implemented through the State Agency for Comprehensive Health and Integrated Services (SACHIS). Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries can avail cashless hospitalisation treatment of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at government hospitals and empanelled private hospitals. Treatment is provided through a Health Card-based system, ensuring beneficiaries receive medical care without making upfront payments for approved procedures. The scheme covers various categories of teaching and non-teaching staff associated with the Basic Education Department and Higher Education Department. Beneficiaries are required to register online and obtain a Cashless Health Card to access treatment benefits under the scheme. Health Card registration has been opened for eligible beneficiaries, and approved applicants can download their cards online after successful verification and e-KYC completion. Benefits Cashless hospitalization coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year. Treatment facilities available at government hospitals. Cashless treatment at SACHIS-empanelled private hospitals. Coverage available for eligible beneficiaries and their dependent family members. No advance payment required for approved hospitalization packages. Health Card-based beneficiary identification and verification. Treatment provided as per approved package rates under the National Health Authority framework. Financial protection against major medical expenses and emergencies. Online registration, application tracking, and card download facilities. Additional Social Security Benefits Eligible teachers and education personnel may also receive additional financial protection benefits under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) executed with Punjab National Bank (PNB). Personal Accident Insurance coverage of up to ₹1.50 crore. Air Accident Insurance coverage of up to ₹3 crore. Hospital Cash Benefit of up to ₹60,000. Term Life Insurance coverage of up to ₹12 lakh. Enhanced financial security for beneficiaries and their families. Eligibility Teachers working in schools operated by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council. Teachers serving under the Higher Education Department of Uttar Pradesh. Teaching and non-teaching staff associated with the Higher Education Department. Teachers employed in aided institutions recognized by the Basic Education Council. Teachers working in recognized self-financed schools under the Basic Education system. Shiksha Mitras engaged under the Basic Education Department. Anudeshaks (Instructors) working in eligible educational institutions. Special Teachers (CWSN) appointed for children with special needs. Full-time teachers working in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs). Part-time teachers serving in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas. Wardens working in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas. PM Poshan Scheme cooks engaged in government schools. Eligible dependent family members of approved beneficiaries. Ineligibility Individuals already covered under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Beneficiaries enrolled under Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Abhiyan. Persons receiving coverage under any other government-funded health insurance or cashless treatment scheme. Applicants who do not fall within the approved beneficiary categories notified by the Government. Documents Aadhaar Card of the beneficiary. Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Employee ID or service-related identification details. Recent passport-size photograph. Photographs and details of dependent family members. Disability Certificate, wherever applicable. Departmental or institutional service information. Identity and relationship proof of dependent family members. Any additional document required by SACHIS or the concerned department during verification. Process to Apply Visit the official Mukhyamantri Shikshak Cashless Chikitsa Yojana Portal. Click on the Health Card application option available on the homepage. Enter your registered mobile number and complete captcha verification. Verify the OTP received on the registered mobile number. Fill in the required personal, departmental, and Aadhaar-related information. Review all details carefully before proceeding. Add eligible dependent family members, if applicable. Submit the application for verification. Save the application details for future reference. After successful verification, the Health Card will be generated online. How to Check Application Status? Visit the official scheme portal. Open the Application Status page. Enter the Aadhaar number linked with the application. Complete captcha verification. Submit the details. The current application status and verification details will be displayed on the screen. Approved applicants can proceed with Health Card-related services. How to Download Health Card? Visit the official scheme portal. Select the Health Card download option. Complete the mandatory e-KYC process before downloading the card. You may be redirected to the Ayushman Bharat Beneficiary Portal for verification. Log in using the registered mobile number and verify through OTP. Complete Aadhaar-based authentication and e-KYC formalities. Select the Mukhyamantri Shikshak Cashless Chikitsa Yojana category wherever required. After successful verification, access the beneficiary dashboard. Locate your approved Health Card and download it in digital format. The downloaded card can be used at empanelled hospitals to avail cashless treatment benefits. Important Links Mukhyamantri Shikshak Cashless Chikitsa Yojana Portal Online Health Card Application Application Status Check Health Card Download Portal Search Empanelled Hospitals Contact Helpline Number: 1800-1800-4444 Ayushman Bharat Helpline: 14555 Email: support.sects@sachis.in Chief Executive Officer, SACHIS State Agency for Comprehensive Health and Integrated Services (SACHIS),4th Floor, Navchetna Kendra,10 Ashok Marg, Hazratganj,Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226001. FAQs 1. What is Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Shikshak Cashless Chikitsa Yojana?It is a state-sponsored healthcare scheme that provides cashless hospitalization treatment of up to ₹5 lakh annually to eligible teachers, education personnel, PM Poshan workers, and their dependent family members. 2. What is the maximum treatment coverage available under the scheme?Eligible beneficiary families can receive cashless treatment benefits up to ₹5 lakh per year. 3. Which hospitals provide treatment under the scheme?Treatment can be availed at government hospitals and private hospitals empanelled under the SACHIS network. 4. Is a Health Card required for availing benefits?Yes. Beneficiaries must obtain and use the Cashless Health Card to access treatment facilities under the scheme. 5. Are dependent family members covered?Yes. Eligible dependent family members of approved beneficiaries are covered under the scheme as per applicable guidelines. 6. Can beneficiaries already covered under Ayushman Bharat apply?No. Persons already receiving benefits under AB-PMJAY, Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Abhiyan, or similar government-funded health insurance schemes are not eligible. 7. How can beneficiaries download their Health Card?After successful verification and completion of e-KYC, beneficiaries can log in to the portal and download their Health Card online.