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Order of the State Government to charge money in Government Hospitals for post-Kovida treatment. The health department has proposed to charge Rs 750 to Rs 2,000 per day per bed for the APL section. A private hospital was allowed to charge between Rs 2,645 and Rs 15,180. The rate also applied to the treatment of black fungus.

The post-Kovida treatment, which was completely free in the state, was restricted to Kasp treatment card holders and BPL card holders only. APL cardholders who are being treated at a government hospital for post-Kovida disease will no longer have to pay. The government hospital charges Rs 750 per day in the general ward, Rs 1250 in the HDU, Rs 1500 in the ICU and Rs 2000 in the ventilator ICU.

The rate also applies to the treatment of mucomycosis and inflammation of various parts of the body. Surgery costs between Rs 4,800 and Rs 27,500 in different categories. Post-covid treatment rates in private hospitals have also been consolidated. Wards can charge from Rs 2645 to Rs 2910. In the ICU it ranges from Rs 7800 to Rs 8580. Ventilators can cost from Rs 13,800 to Rs 15,180. The amount fluctuates according to the number of beds in the hospital. The order was issued by the Principal Secretary, Department of Health.

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