What do you get under KASP?
Free cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family a year in government and empanelled private hospitals. KASP runs together with Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY in Kerala.
The new government plans a wider Oommen Chandy Health Insurance Scheme (₹25 lakh per family). Until it is notified, KASP remains the scheme in use. The Karunya Benevolent Fund for families outside KASP was last extended to 30 June 2026; the revised budget promises to revive it.
Who is eligible for KASP?
- About 42 lakh poor and vulnerable families (the bottom 40% of Kerala) listed under KASP or PM-JAY, including former RSBY and CHIS families.
- All persons with disabilities and transgender persons are covered regardless of income.
Also check:
- Your family must be on the KASP or PM-JAY list; ask at a hospital KASP kiosk with your ration card and Aadhaar.
Documents needed for KASP
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How to apply for KASP
- Go to an empanelled hospital and visit the KASP or Arogya Mitra kiosk with your ration card and Aadhaar.
- The kiosk checks whether your family is listed and prints or updates the health card. Treatment is cashless.
How to check KASP status
- Ask at any KASP hospital kiosk, or call the State Health Agency toll-free number 1056 or 0471 4063121.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for KASP?
About 42 lakh poor and vulnerable families (the bottom 40% of Kerala) listed under KASP or PM-JAY, including former RSBY and CHIS families. All persons with disabilities and transgender persons are covered regardless of income.
How much do I get under KASP?
Free cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family a year in government and empanelled private hospitals. KASP runs together with Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY in Kerala. The new government plans a wider Oommen Chandy Health Insurance Scheme (₹25 lakh per family). Until it is notified, KASP remains the scheme in use. The Karunya Benevolent Fund for families outside KASP was last extended to 30 June 2026; the revised budget promises to revive it.
What documents do I need for KASP?
Ration card; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number).
How do I apply for KASP?
Go to an empanelled hospital and visit the KASP or Arogya Mitra kiosk with your ration card and Aadhaar. The kiosk checks whether your family is listed and prints or updates the health card. Treatment is cashless. Official site: https://sha.kerala.gov.in/
How do I check KASP status?
Ask at any KASP hospital kiosk, or call the State Health Agency toll-free number 1056 or 0471 4063121.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for KASP?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How do I know if my family is in KASP?
Visit the KASP kiosk at any empanelled hospital with your ration card and Aadhaar, or call 1056. Families are taken from the KASP and PM-JAY lists; you cannot enrol by yourself online.
Is KASP replaced by the Oommen Chandy insurance scheme?
Not yet. The new scheme was announced in the June 2026 budget and an expert committee was formed in September 2026, but it has not started. KASP continues.
Official sources
- State Health Agency Kerala: KASP
- Kerala Budget Speech 2026-27 (29 January 2026), para 549: KASP covers 42.09 lakh families, ₹900 crore
- Kerala Revised Budget Speech 2026-27 (19 June 2026), para 180: KASP arrears to be cleared in phases
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.