Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE): Composite Medical Health for Transgender Persons
The scheme aims to provide health Insurance coverage to all Transgender persons living in India to improve their health condition through proper treatment including sex re-assignment surgeries as well as medical support. The scheme provides health insurance in the form of Ayushman Bharat Plus.
At a glance
| Level | Central government |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| States and UTs | All India |
| Areas | |
| Scheme for | Individuals |
| Tags | Transgender, Healthcare, Insurance, Surgery, Medical, Health |
Before you apply
Information from the myScheme snapshot, Aug 2026. Confirm it on the official page: eligibility, documents, benefits and deadlines are set by the issuing department and are not part of this listing.
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