Yes, the “Swasthya Sathi” scheme in West Bengal covers cancer treatment for eligible patients. It provides health insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year, and cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery, is included under this scheme. Cancer patients can avail themselves of treatment at empaneled hospitals under the scheme.
To utilize this benefit, patients need to have the Swasthya Sathi card and ensure that the hospital they are seeking treatment from is part of the scheme’s network.