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Milann Launches Cashless IVF Services for Eligible Karnataka BPL Families Under Government Healthcare Schemes ~ Eligible beneficiaries can now access government-approved ART treatments at select Milann centres as per government scheme guidelines~ Bengaluru, July, 2026: Milann – Fertility and Birthing Hospital has been empaneled under the Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust (SAST) and Ayushman Bharat Arogya Karnataka (AB-ArK) schemes and has commenced offering government-approved Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) services, including IVF treatment to eligible beneficiaries in Karnataka. With this empanelment, eligible Karnataka BPL ration-card holders can now avail approved fertility treatments on a 100% cashless basis at select Milann centres, subject to the eligibility criteria, treatment packages, referral process and guidelines laid down under the government healthcare schemes. Milann BACC Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru and Milann Unit of BACC Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru have been included in the list of empaneled hospitals approved to provide free IVF services under the scheme. The service is now operational at the empanelled Milann centres for eligible beneficiaries who complete the prescribed verification and approval process. The initiative is expected to support economically weaker families who require fertility treatment but face financial barriers in accessing advanced reproductive care. Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries will have to complete the required verification process, including confirmation of Karnataka BPL status through AB-ArK ID, ration card, Aadhaar and other necessary documents. A referral letter signed by the Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at a Government Hospital or Medical College is required before the pre-authorisation process can be initiated. Once the required documents are verified, the treatment package is submitted through the designated government portal for approval. Speaking on the development, Ms. Anjali Ajaikumar, Director, Milann – Fertility and Birthing Hospital, said, “Infertility is increasingly being recognised as a public health challenge rather than a personal one. Globally, nearly one in six people experience infertility during their reproductive years, while India is home to millions of couples seeking fertility care. For many economically vulnerable families, the cost of treatment has remained a significant barrier. The commencement of cashless fertility services under the SAST and AB-ArK schemes is an important step towards making approved fertility treatments accessible to eligible beneficiaries under Karnataka’s public healthcare framework. We believe every deserving couple should have the opportunity to pursue parenthood with dignity, equity and access to quality clinical care.” As part of the implementation process, Milann has trained its billing, administrative and hospital operations teams on scheme eligibility, documentation, pre-authorisation and claims procedures. The hospital teams have also been sensitised on maintaining complete records, including BPL ration card, Aadhaar details, referral letters, clinical notes, treatment plans, diagnostic reports and other supporting documents required under the scheme. Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries must be Karnataka BPL ration card holders and complete the prescribed eligibility verification process before treatment can begin. This includes submitting valid documents such as the Karnataka BPL ration card, Aadhaar and other required records. The treatment pathway follows a structured government process comprising beneficiary verification, referral validation, pre-authorisation, selection of the approved ART treatment package, submission of supporting clinical documents, and claim processing in accordance with the scheme guidelines.