Which of the following statements are correct with respect to the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Scheme? 1. The scheme is available to any Indian citizen aged 70 years or older. 2. It aims to provide healthcare coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per year. 3. It does not cover pre-existing conditions like diabetes or hypertension. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |ForumIAS

Q. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Scheme?
1.The scheme is available to any Indian citizen aged 70 years or older.
2.It aims to provide healthcare coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per year.
3.It does not cover pre-existing conditions like diabetes or hypertension.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanations –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Ayushman Vaya Vandana Scheme is available to senior citizens aged 70 years and above, regardless of their income level. The scheme provides healthcare coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per year for senior citizens aged 70 and above, under the extended Ayushman Bharat-PM-JAY framework.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The scheme covers pre-existing conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension. One key limitation of the scheme is that it covers only general ward admissions in hospitals.

Source: The Hindu

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