Media Release
Mangaluru, Jul 13: “We are celebrating the 125th birth year of our visionary founder Dr T M A Pai. It is our duty and responsibility to remember his noble work. The Indian healthcare system was modified by Dr T M A.Pai. Such dedication, commitment, and service to society are extremely uncommon to see” said Dr. B. Unnikrishnan - dean, Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru. He was addressing the press and media personnel about the Manipal Arogya Card scheme– 2023.
Further speaking about Manipal Arogya Card (MAC) he said that, “Manipal Arogya Card was incepted with an aim to make quality healthcare affordable to the public. It offers benefits on complete range of healthcare services. Manipal Arogya Card was started in the year 2000 as part of its social responsibility with the objective that quality health care should be made available to everyone at affordable rates”.
Dr Shivananda Prabhu - chief administrative officer (CAO) of DurgaSanjeevani Manipal Hospital, Kateel explaining the benefits stated that “Manipal Arogya Card, includes one year and two year scheme. The card holder can avail benefits of Medical services across KMC Hospital Attavar, KMC Hospital Dr B R Ambedkar Circle (Jyothi Circle), DurgaSanjeevani Manipal Hospital Kateel, Kasturba Hospital Manipal, Dr. TMA Pai Hospital Udupi, Dr. TMA Pai Rotary Hospital Karkala and ManipaI Hospital Goa and 2 dental colleges Manipal College of Dental Sciences Manipal and Mangalore respectively. By paying a small amount, anybody can become a member and avail the benefits.
Dr Deepak Madi - deputy medical superintendent, KMC Hospital Attavar explaining the card benefits said that “The Manipal Arogya Card holder can avail discount upto 50% on consultation, 20% discount on Laboratory investigations, 20% discount on Radiology investigation like CT, MRI, Ultrasound, X-ray etc, upto 10% discount on the OP Medicines purchased from Hospital Pharmacy &upto 25% concession on Inpatient bill excluding consumables and packages across various ward categories. As there is no upper age Limit for Enrolment, this scheme has helped lot of senior citizens for their health care needs.
Raviraj – chief manager, Administration, KMC Hospital Mangalore speaking about the membership fees said that “Card membership includes, Individual membership for one person, at Rs 300, Family membership includes Card holder, his/her spouse and any number of unmarried children below 25 years of age at Rs 600 and Family plus membership includes individual, spouse, any number of unmarried children below 25 years and up to four parents including in-laws at Rs 750 which is the additional benefit. For 2 year scheme Individual scheme at Rs 500, Family at Rs 800 and Family plus at Rs 950”.
“Over the past 22 years, we are providing quality health care services to millions of peoples at a discounted rate . To know discount patterns of other hospitals and more details can contact www.manipalhealthcard.com. The public can enrol the Manipal Health Card from the Counters at KMC Hospital Attavar, KMC Hospital Dr B R Ambedkar circle &DurgaSanjeevani Manipal Hospital Kateel and also through Authorised agents Across Dakshina Kannada District & Northern Kerala”.
For Information on Manipal Arogya card agents at different locations or enrolments, public can contact : 7022078002, 0824 2285214.
As a gesture of wishing good health to the press and media members , Dr B Unnikrishnan - dean, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore handed over Complimentary Manipal Arogya Card to the media representatives.