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Vahan Aksmat Sahay Scheme

The scheme aims to provide immediate medical assistance and financial support to road traffic accident victims. It offers comprehensive medical treatment packages for various injury types with cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Gujarat

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Medical Treatment Packages | Comprehensive treatment packages ranging from ₹1,000/- to ₹45,000/- covering various types of injuries: | Package-wise Benefits | - Simple Injury-I (Package 1): ₹1,000/- for treating simple wounds, injection Tetanus Vaccination, analgesic, antibiotics, general conditions check, cleaning, suturing and dressing | - Simple Injury-II (Package 2): ₹2,500/- including face and scalp wounds, change of soiled cloth with disposable dress, intravenous line, multiple lacerated wounds suturing | - Deglove Injury of Extremities (Package 3): ₹12,000/- for wound debridement in operation theatre under anaesthesia, intravenous line, intravenous antibiotics, remaining wounds suturing and inpatient treatment | - Simple Fracture Without Anaesthesia (Package 4): ₹1,500/- for closed reduction, cleaning, suturing, dressing of wounds, fracture stabilization with splint | - Closed Fracture Reduction Under Anaesthesia for First Fracture (Package 5): ₹4,000/- including closed fracture reduction under short general anaesthesia with plastering and inpatient treatment | - Closed Fracture Reduction Under Anaesthesia for Additional Fracture (Package 6): ₹5,500/- for additional fractures with similar treatment as Package 5 | - Dislocation Reduction Under Anaesthesia (Package 7): ₹8,000/- for joint dislocation reduction under general anaesthesia and inpatient treatment | - Open Reduction Internal Fixation-Small Bone (Package 8): ₹17,250/- including internal/external fixation of fracture in compound fractures, flap cover and inpatient treatment | - Open Reduction Internal Fixation-Large Bone (Package 9): ₹40,250/- for large bone fractures with similar treatment as Package 8 | - Inter Costal Drainage One Side (Package 10): ₹8,000/- including intercostal drainage and inpatient treatment | - Inter Costal Drainage Bilateral (Package 11): ₹11,000/- for bilateral intercostal drainage with inpatient treatment | - Inter Costal Drainage Bilateral with Intensive Care Unit (Package 12): ₹12,000/- with Intensive Care Unit stay | - Inter Costal Drainage Bilateral with Intensive Care Unit and Ventilator (Package 13): ₹14,000/- including ventilator support | - Blunt Injury Abdomen (Package 14): ₹10,000/- for suspected blunt injury abdomen with stabilization as inpatient | - Blunt Injury Abdomen with Intensive Care Unit Stay (Package 15): ₹12,000/- including Intensive Care Unit stay | - Supra Pubic Cystostomy (Package 16): ₹5,000/- including supra pubic cystectomy and inpatient treatment | - Immobilization for Suspected Spine Injury (Package 17): ₹5,000/- for non-operative management using spinal brace/collar | - Cervical Spine Injury-Skeletal Tong Traction (Package 17): ₹25,000/- with tong traction | - Spine Injuries with Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Package 18): ₹7,000/- including Computed Tomography scan/Magnetic Resonance Imaging | - Tracheostomy (Package 19): ₹5,000/- for tracheostomy procedure | - Head Injury with Intensive Care Unit Stay Conservative (Package 20): ₹7,000/- for non-operative management with Intensive Care Unit stay | - Head Injury with Intensive Care Unit Stay with Ventilator (Package 21): ₹15,000/- including ventilator support | - Head Injury with Intensive Care Unit Surgical Intervention (Package 22): ₹25,000/- for operative management including burr hole surgery | - Blood Transfusion (Package 23): ₹1,500/- per unit (maximum admissible 3 units) | - Road Traffic Accident Injuries Associated with Burns Conservative Management (Package 24): ₹4,000/- for conservative management of burns | - Intensive Care Unit Stay Other than Head Injury (Package 25): ₹4,000/- for non-head injury Intensive Care Unit care | - Pelvic Injury-Conservative Management (Package 26): ₹20,000/- for non-operative management with pelvic belt and traction | - Pelvic Injury-External Fixation with Implant (Package 27): ₹45,000/- for stabilization with external fixation and haemodynamic stabilization | Mode of Disbursement | Cashless Treatment: Treatment provided at empanelled hospitals without upfront payment.

Who can apply

The applicant must be a victim of road traffic accident.; The applicant must require immediate medical treatment for injuries sustained in the accident.; The applicant must receive treatment at hospitals empanelled under the Vahan Aksmat Sahay Scheme.; The applicant must have Medico Legal Case registered for the accident.; The applicant must have police intimation with acknowledgment for the road traffic accident.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the highest amount of financial coverage available for the most severe road accident injuries under this medical assistance program?

The maximum treatment package available is ₹45,000 for Pelvic Injury-External Fixation with Implant, which includes stabilization with external fixation and haemodynamic stabilization.

Do I need to pay any upfront costs at the hospital when I receive emergency treatment for my road accident injuries?

No, the empanelled hospitals provide completely cashless treatment, so neither you nor your family members need to make any upfront payments for covered treatments.

What specific legal documentation must be completed at the hospital before I can receive treatment benefits under this accident support scheme?

A Medico Legal Case must be registered with the local police station, and you need a police intimation copy with police acknowledgment for your road traffic accident.

How much financial assistance is available for treating simple wounds and basic injury care following a minor road traffic accident?

Package 1 provides ₹1,000 for treating simple wounds, including Tetanus vaccination, analgesic, antibiotics, general condition check, cleaning, suturing and dressing.

What additional documentation do I need to provide if my road accident resulted in fractures requiring treatment under this scheme?

For fracture cases, you need X-Rays to rule out fracture and X-Ray showing the fracture before and after stabilization, along with standard documentation requirements.

Can I receive treatment at any hospital for my road accident injuries, or are there specific hospital requirements under this program?

You must receive treatment only at hospitals that are empanelled under the Vahan Aksmat Sahay Scheme to be eligible for benefits.

What is the coverage amount available for head injury cases that require Intensive Care Unit stay with ventilator support?

Package 21 provides ₹15,000 for head injury with Intensive Care Unit stay including ventilator support for comprehensive critical care management.

How many units of blood transfusion are covered under this scheme, and what is the financial assistance provided per unit?

Blood transfusion is covered at ₹1,500 per unit with a maximum admissible limit of 3 units under Package 23 of the scheme.

What specific photographic evidence must be submitted as part of my treatment documentation for claiming benefits under this medical assistance program?

You need two photos showing the wound before and after treatment with patient face clearly visible along with the treating doctor, including patient photo for identity.

What is the financial coverage available for treating complex chest injuries requiring intercostal drainage on both sides with critical care?

Package 13 provides ₹14,000 for Inter Costal Drainage Bilateral with Intensive Care Unit and Ventilator support for comprehensive chest injury management.

Which government department is responsible for implementing this road traffic accident medical assistance program, and when was it launched?

The scheme is implemented by Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat and was launched in 2020 to provide immediate medical assistance.

What medical investigations and reports are specifically required for abdominal injury cases to qualify for treatment benefits under this scheme?

For abdominal injuries, you need blood investigation, chest X-Ray and X-Ray of erect abdomen, ultrasound, Computed Tomography scan report if required, and Electrocardiogram with report if required.

How much financial assistance is provided for treating open fractures of large bones that require surgical intervention and internal fixation?

Package 9 provides ₹40,250 for Open Reduction Internal Fixation-Large Bone including internal/external fixation of fracture in compound fractures, flap cover and inpatient treatment.

What is the coverage amount available for spine injury cases that require advanced imaging studies like Computed Tomography or Magnetic Resonance Imaging?

Package 18 provides ₹7,000 for Spine Injuries with Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging including the cost of advanced imaging studies required for diagnosis.