New Delhi, July 29 -- West Bengal has announced a new state health insurance scheme. It is meant for people ineligible for the central "Ayushman Bharat Yojana" scheme. The scheme is called "Mukhyamantri Swasthya Bima Yojana", meaning Chief Minister's Health Insurance. Eligible residents must already hold coverage under "Swasthya Sathi", Anandabazar Patrika reported.

Earlier in July, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the scheme at a public meeting in Rejinagar. CM Adhikari said, "Those who will not get Ayushman Bharat will get the Mukhyamantri Swasthya Bima Yojana. Under this scheme, insurance coverage of up to Rs.5 lakh will be available."

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