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Contact information

Tamil Nadu Secretariat
Minister in-charge

Hon'ble Thiru Ma. Subramanian - Minister for Health and Family Welfare

Headquarters & office address

Health & Family Welfare Department, DMS Complex, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai 600006

Email address
hfsec@tn.gov.in

Directorates, boards & agencies under this department

  • Directorate of Public Health & Preventive Medicine (DPH)
  • Directorate of Medical & Rural Health Services (DMS)
  • Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DME)
  • Tamil Nadu Health System Project
  • Chief Minister Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS)

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Frequently asked citizen questions (FAQs)

How to obtain Chief Minister Comprehensive Health Insurance (CMCHIS) card?

The Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) provides cashless medical and surgical treatment up to ₹5,00,000 per family per year across 1,000+ empanelled government and private hospitals.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Families with annual household income below ₹1,20,000.
  • Registered residents of Tamil Nadu with a valid Smart Family Ration card.

How to enroll:

  • Visit the CMCHIS enrollment kiosk located at your District Collectorate or Government District Headquarters Hospital.
  • Provide biometric fingerprint and photograph to receive your instant smart card.

Required documents:

  • Original and copy of Smart Family Ration Card.
  • Aadhaar cards of all enrolled family members.
  • Income Certificate issued by the Taluk Tahsildar (under ₹1.2 Lakh).
  • Helpline: Dial 1800-425-3993 (Toll-free 24/7 helpline).
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How to call emergency medical ambulance service?

For medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, strokes, road traffic accidents, or maternal emergencies, the state provides 24/7 free emergency medical response.

How to call:

  • Dial 108 immediately from any mobile or landline phone (toll-free).
  • Clearly state the exact location, prominent landmark, patient condition, and your contact phone number.
  • Specialized neonatal and pregnant mother ambulances (JSSK) are also dispatched through 108.

Guidance:

  • Stay on the line until the emergency dispatcher confirms your location, and follow first-aid instructions given over the phone until the paramedics arrive.
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What benefits are provided under Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam scheme?

Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam brings essential healthcare, screening, and chronic disease medication directly to citizens' doorsteps, especially targeting seniors and non-mobile patients.

Benefits provided:

  • Free home screening for hypertension and diabetes for citizens aged 45 and above.
  • Regular monthly door-delivery of chronic disease medication kits by Women Health Volunteers (WHVs).
  • Home-based physiotherapy for stroke and mobility-impaired patients.
  • Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) supplies delivered at home for kidney patients.

How to enroll:

  • Contact your local Village Health Nurse (VHN) or nearest Primary Health Centre (PHC).
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