West Bengal Health Scheme (WBHS) is a powerful tool for state government employees and pensioners to access high-quality medical care without the burden of large medical bills. By being aware of the empanelled hospitals, patients can make informed decisions and use their scheme benefits fully.
What Is the West Bengal Health Scheme?
WBHS, also known as the West Bengal “Health for All” scheme, is run by the Finance Department of West Bengal and the Health & Family Welfare Department.
West Bengal Health Scheme (WBHS) is a state-government health program that provides cashless treatment and reimbursement benefits to eligible government employees, pensioners, and their dependents. Knowing which hospitals are covered under this scheme is essential. It helps beneficiaries choose the right hospital, avoid surprise costs, and make the most of their health benefits.
Benefits of WB Health Scheme
- Cashless treatment (when admitted at empanelled hospitals)
- Reimbursement for out-of-pocket medical expenses (if allowed under scheme terms)
- Access to both government-run and private hospitals within West Bengal
- Coverage under specific hospitals outside the state for certain specialty treatments
Highlights of WB Health Scheme Hospital List
| Highlight | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | West Bengal Health Scheme (WBHS) |
| Managed By | Finance Department & Health Department, WB Govt. |
| Hospital Types Covered | Government, Local-Body, State-Aided, Private, Specialty (Out-of-State) |
| Key State-Aided Hospitals | Ramakrishna Mission, Islamia Hospital, Chittaranjan Cancer Hospital, etc. |
| Speciality Private Hospitals | CMRI, Desun Hospital, BM Birla Heart Centre, etc. |
| Out-of-State Hospitals | AIIMS Delhi, NIMHANS Bangalore, Apollo Chennai, etc. |
| Recent Update | 7 new hospitals added in July 2025 |
Hospital List under WB Health Scheme
Here is a breakdown of various types of hospitals covered under the scheme
Government Hospitals & Local Body Hospitals
All hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and diagnostic centers run by:
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- The West Bengal Government
- The West Bengal Government
These hospitals are part of the core network for scheme beneficiaries.
State-Aided Hospitals
These are non-government hospitals that receive state support. A few prominent ones include:
| Hospital Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratisthan | Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata (Code: 0310001) |
| Islamia Hospital | Kolkata (Code: 0310002) |
| Marwari Relief Society Hospital | Kolkata (Code: 0310003) |
| Institute of Child Health | Kolkata (Code: 0310004) |
| Balananda Brahmachari Hospital | Behala, Kolkata (Code: 0310005) |
| Chittaranjan Cancer Hospital | Kolkata (Code: 0310006) |
| Ramakrishna Sarada Mission Matri Bhavan | Kolkata (Code: 0310007) |
| Dr. M. N. Chatterjee Memorial Eye Hospital | Kolkata (Code: 0310008) |
| Ramkrishna Matri Mangal Pratisthan & B.C. Roy Sishu Sadan | Ariadaha, North 24 Parganas (Code: 0310009) |
| J. N. Roy Sishu Seva Bhavan | Kolkata (Code: 0310010) |
| Chartoris Hospital | Kalimpong, Darjeeling (Code: 0310011) |
| Kalimpong Leprosy Hospital | Kalimpong (Code: 0310012) |
| Sri Balaram Seva Mandir | Khardah, North 24 Parganas (Code: 0310013) |
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Private & Class-I Hospitals (Speciality / Empanelled)
The scheme also includes many well-known private and specialty hospitals under “Class I Hospitals”:
Some of them are:
- Desun Hospital & Heart Institute, Kolkata
- Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI), Kolkata
- Nightingale Diagnostic & Medicare, Kolkata
- B.M. Birla Heart Research Centre, Kolkata
- R. N. Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Kolkata
- Ruby General Hospital, Kolkata
- B.P. Poddar Hospital, New Alipore, Kolkata
- Medica North Bengal Clinic, Siliguri
- Eco Hospital & Diagnostics, Kolkata
Specialty Hospitals Outside West Bengal
The WBHS also allows cashless treatment or reimbursement in some specialty hospitals outside West Bengal for certain high-level or specialized treatments:
These include:
- AIIMS, New Delhi
- NIMHANS, Bengaluru
- Apollo Hospital, Chennai
- Christian Medical College, Vellore
- Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- Sankara Netralaya, Chennai
- L.V. Prasad Eye Hospital, Hyderabad
- PGIMER, Chandigarh
Recent Updates on the Hospital List
- 7 New Hospitals Added: As of July 2025, the Finance Department added seven new private hospitals and diagnostic centres to the WB Health Scheme, improving access in more districts.
- Active Management: The WBHS official portal keeps track of all empanelled hospitals, including government, private, and diagnostic centres.
Check complete list of private empanelled hospitals list district wise from below link.
https://healthscheme.wb.gov.in/Home/wbhs_empanelled_hco.aspx
WB Health Scheme Hospital Cashless List PDF
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