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Media Release
Udupi, Jun 18: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) proudly announces the commencement of enrolment for the Manipal Arogya Card 2025, marking a remarkable 25 years of service in delivering affordable and accessible healthcare to millions of families across Karnataka and neighbouring states.
Addressing the media, Dr H S Ballal, pro-chancellor of MAHE, officially launched the enrolment drive. Reflecting on the origins of the initiative, Dr. Ballal honored the visionary leadership of Dr TMA Pai, founder of the Manipal Institute, whose mission was to make healthcare and education accessible to rural India.
“The Manipal Arogya Card scheme, launched in 2000 under the guidance of Dr Ramdas M Pai, chancellor of MAHE, has now reached a silver jubilee milestone. Over 25 years, it has touched the lives of crores of beneficiaries. With great pride, I announce the opening of enrolment for the 2025 edition of the Manipal Arogya Card,” said Dr Ballal.
In the year 2000, we had enrolled 3,200 families, last financial year we enrolled 1.25 lac families under these schemes, and we have 6.72 lac members under this scheme. Benefiting millions of families across Karnataka and neighbouring states. Cardholders can access benefits at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal; Dr TMA Pai Hospital, Udupi; Dr TMA Pai Rotary Hospital, Karkala; KMC Hospitals, Mangaluru and Attavar; Durga Sanjeevani Manipal Hospital, Kateel; Manipal Hospital, Goa, and dental and Ayurveda hospitals in Manipal and Mangaluru.
Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh, vice-chancellor of MAHE, emphasized the enhanced membership structure introduced this year: “we are offering both one-year and two-year membership options. The pricing structure ensures affordability for all sections of society.”
Dr Sharath K. Rao, pro vice-chancellor of MAHE, unveiled and handed over the first Manipal Arogya Card of 2025.
Dr Anil K Bhat, dean of KMC Manipal, Dr Avinash Shetty, medical superintendent, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal were present.
About Manipal Arogya Card
Manipal Arogya Card has been providing affordable and accessible healthcare for millions of individuals over the years. Millions of patients have availed the service at discounted rates over the past 25 years. The service is offered for both in patients and out patients’ services.
For the one-year scheme, individual membership is available at Rs 350, family membership, which includes the individual, their spouse, and any number of unmarried children below 25 years, is priced at Rs 700. The family plus membership, which covers the individual, their spouse, any number of unmarried children below 25 years, and up to four parents, including in-laws, is available at Rs 900. For the two-year scheme, individual membership is offered at Rs 600, family membership at Rs 950, and family plus membership at Rs 1100. This structured approach ensures that comprehensive healthcare is accessible and affordable for individuals and families alike.
Exclusive Benefits for Cardholders at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal:
50% discount on specialist and super-specialist consultation fees (OPD days)
25% discount on diagnostics and laboratory investigations
20% discount on radiology, OPD procedures, and diabetic foot care
Rs 100 discount on dialysis
Up to 10% discount on medicines from hospital pharmacies
25% concession on general ward inpatient bills (excluding consumables and packages)
Enrolment can be done:
Online at: www.manipalhealthcard.com
Through authorized representatives
For more details, call 9980854700 or 0820 2923748