Chandigarh, Oct. 28 -- Haryana government has extended the benefits of the Comprehensive Health Insurance of Antyodaya Units (CHIRAYU) health scheme to families with an annual income exceeding Rs.3 lakh, according to additional chief secretary (ACS-health) Sumita Misra.

The CHIRAYU extension scheme will come into effect from November 1, 2026, in accordance with the health department's October 13, 2026 notification.

Under the extended scheme, eligible families will be able to avail themselves of cashless hospital treatment up to Rs.5 lakh per family, annually at empanelled public and private hospitals, by paying a nominal yearly contribution.

Under the scheme, families with a verified annual income of more than Rs.3 lakh and up to Rs.6 ...