Centre's New Health Insurance Scheme: Eligibility, Benefits, How To Apply
NDTV
The Union Cabinet approved health coverage for all senior citizens aged 70 and above under the AB PM-JAY scheme
The Centre on Wednesday approved health coverage for all senior citizens aged 70 and above under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) scheme. This decision will benefit approximately 4.5 crore families, with 6 crore senior citizens receiving a Rs 5 lakh health insurance cover on a family basis.
The scheme, considered the world's largest publicly funded health assurance scheme, will provide comprehensive healthcare coverage to senior citizens, regardless of their socio-economic status. Eligible senior citizens will be issued a new distinct card under AB PM-JAY, enabling them to avail benefits of the scheme.
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) is a flagship health insurance scheme launched by the Government of India in 2018, aimed at providing affordable healthcare to the most vulnerable sections of society. It is the world's largest health assurance scheme, targeting over 12 crore poor and vulnerable families, covering approximately 55 crore beneficiaries, which is about 40 per cent of the Indian population.
