Ayushman Bharat Scheme Explained: Free Treatment Up To Rs 5 Lakh

The Union government has approved health coverage to everyone who is 70 and above under the national insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a statement said the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) will benefit 4.5 crore families with six crore senior citizens. The free cover is worth ₹ 5 lakh and will be on a family basis.

"With this approval, all senior citizens of the age 70 years and above irrespective of their socio- economic status would be eligible to avail the benefits of AB PM-JAY. The eligible senior citizens would be issued a new distinct card under AB PM-JAY," the government said in the statement.

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[basavarajusc]

Senior citizens above 60 should have been provided how have paid tax honestly during service period.

[sanujitroy]

big announcement and benefit for all elders across the country

[GracePeace]

No concession for senior citizens in the train as it used to be...

[panneerselvaml]

By the way, the BJP Government must return back the railway ticket concession availed by the Sr. Citizens, - - If the BJP really concern about the Sr. Citizens!!

[anmolt]

Life expectancy in India is 67 years ...

[sanujitroy]

big announcement which is going to benefit senior citizens across the country

[NaNo-lt]

Don't be impressed with 2000+ benefits enjoying, but just study the ground reports those who enjoyed and else crying half possessive.Thank you ma'am.

[ranjancom]

But it was there from 2018 what is new "The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) was launched on September 23, 2018"

[zairasijo]

Is registration possible in Kerala state, because the site itself shows Kerala state is not included... Kindly clarify regarding this issue

[vsm-_]

Only what benefits one can expect from this scheme is explained, but how you go about to claim this benefits is not explained to senior citizens. So they think its only confusing them😢

[PremSager-iy]

How toregister oneself how andwhere to apply.clear.

[sonali]

When it would be needed how to avail that is not clear.

[ranjancom]

The government is aware that 99% of people rely on private hospitals for treatment, yet these hospitals often refuse to accept government policies, schemes, or cards. As a result, many government initiatives, like health schemes, are poorly implemented and ineffective. Despite claims of free healthcare, there's always a hidden cost, and it's like being looted indirectly. How many private hospitals actually accept government health cards or policies? Most won’t, as seen with the Ayushman Card. If you have money, you get treated; if not, you’re left to suffer.

PS: If the government system were efficient, healthcare policies and schemes would be accessible to everyone and accepted at both private and government hospitals. Shouldn't that be the case?

[LeonardMcIntyre-tt]

What is the procedure to enroll in this Senior Citizens Insurance coverage.

[raghavendranvasudevarao]

Eligibility criteria may pl be explained with rules

[Appspb]

It's not easy to use this. Already created ABHA number.but not able to find the beneficiary on the beneficiary portal. Please make the process simple

[venkatramanprabhu]

How many seniors will be walk independently?

[angeladacunha]

Is it for every Indian, irrespective of class ? Hw does one access this Scheme ?

[SouvikDhar-uv]

I am above 80 years and I have a medical insurance of 1.5 lakhs. Am I eligible for the new scheme and if so how to enroll.

[MAXBRANEY]

I bet ppl will cross 60 in upcoming days, many heart attack and cancer deaths in recent years were around 60yrs