Maharashtra Expands PET-CT Scan Coverage For Cancer Patients Under State Health Schemes
Mumbai, October 17, 2026: The Maharashtra government has expanded coverage for PET-CT scans under the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) and Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, aiming to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for cancer patients. The Public Health Department has issued a government resolution (GR) adding the investigation to 63 cancer treatment packages and…
Mumbai, October 17, 2026 — The Maharashtra government has broadened the availability of PET-CT scans for cancer patients under two state health insurance schemes, Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) and Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. This decision aims to alleviate financial strain on patients by reducing out-of-pocket expenses for diagnostic procedures.
The Public Health Department has amended 63 cancer treatment packages and classified the PET-CT scan as a standalone diagnostic procedure for 13 specific cancer types. The move expands the availability of PET-CT scans from 44 packages to now cover all 63.
Specialist doctors must certify the medical necessity of the scan, and empanelled hospitals must possess their own PET-CT centers, requisite equipment, and qualified personnel. Access to PET-CT scans for the 13 specific cancer types will be contingent upon these conditions. The government has fixed the scan prices: a whole-body PET-CT at Rs 20,400, a brain PET-CT at Rs 14,650, a Gallium-68 scan at Rs 15,000, and a cardiac PET-CT at Rs 9,400.
Patients are expected to benefit from improved access to timely cancer diagnosis and treatment planning, with the financial burden alleviated for those who qualify.
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