Free Medical Card for Media Persons
✓ Information verified — June 2026The scheme provides free medical facilities to press correspondents and members of their families in Government hospitals /institutions under the control of the Administration. This will include free treatment in Government hospitals /institutions with entitlement to A-Class Special Wards..
What You Get
- Free treatment at government hospitals and institutions in Puducherry
- Free access to A-Class Special Wards in government hospitals
- Medical facilities extended to family members of eligible press correspondents
- No out-of-pocket expenses for hospitalization and treatment
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Must be a registered press correspondent or journalist
- Must be working with recognized media organizations
- Family members of eligible press correspondents can also avail benefits
- Scheme applicable to beneficiaries in Puducherry territory
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Press Accreditation Card
- 2. Identity Proof
- 3. Aadhaar Card
- 4. Family Proof
- 5. Bank Passbook
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Health
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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