Quality healthcare is prohibitively expensive for the vulnerable sections of the society. One method for addressing this is to give free healthcare at government hospitals. However, district and sub-district hospitals may not always be able to provide effective care facilities. Furthermore, the demand for modern healthcare results in significant wait times for emergency and life-saving surgeries. To address these issues and assure access to modern healthcare, the Tamil Nadu government launched the Chief Minister Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme, formerly known as Kalaingar Kaappittu Thittam.