PM Ayushman Yojna: To benefit 45 million households, the Union Cabinet approved health coverage under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPM-JAY) for all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, irrespective of income.
It will benefit 45 million families and 60 million senior citizens with free health insurance coverage of Rs 5 lakh annually using Ayushman card. Eligible senior citizens will be issued new separate cards under this scheme.
The government said senior citizens aged 70 years and above who are already covered under the AB PM-J families can avail of an additional top-up cover of up to Rs 7.5 lakh per annum.
The government added that senior citizens aged 70 years and above who are already availing the benefits of other public health insurance schemes can either choose their existing scheme or opt for AB PMJAY.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on the social media site X, "We are committed to ensuring accessible, affordable, and top-quality healthcare for every Indian. In this context, the Cabinet today has decided to further expand the ambit of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY to provide health coverage for all citizens above 70 years. This scheme will ensure dignity, care, and security to six crore citizens!"
Ayushman Bharat Card- Benefits
The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri - Jan Arogya Yojana aims to provide health cover of Rs 5 lakh per annum for secondary and tertiary care hospitalizations to about 55 crore beneficiaries which 12.34 crore households form the bottom 40 percent Population of India.
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How to avail benefits of Ayushman Card
To avail of the benefits of this scheme, citizens will have to apply for an Ayushman card under PM-JAY. This can also be done with the help of an online portal, the Ayushman Mitra app. However, after applying, you will have to wait a bit to get approval. After the application process is completed, citizens will get a health card. Along with this, a receipt will also be given for free treatment.
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How To Apply For Ayushman Bharat Card
To apply online to get an Ayushman card under PM-JAY, users will have to provide documents such as an Aadhaar card, Domicile certificate, photograph, etc. After checking the eligibility, you can start the process of online application on the website pmjay.gov.in.
- Go to the ABHA registration button on the website and enter the Aadhaar card information.
- Next, Enter the OTP received on the mobile number to verify the Aadhaar.
- Wait for the application to be accepted.
- Next, you will be able to download the Ayushman card.
- You can take a printout of it and avail the cashless service in the hospital.
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