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Aadhaar must for health mission cover
News:
- Recently, the Centre has made Aadhaar mandatory for beneficiaries under the National Health Protection Mission or Aayushman Bharat Programme
Important Facts:
- About National Health Protection Mission:
- As part of National Health Protection Mission, the Centre has announced an insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh per year for hospitalisation to 10 crore families
- Adhaar card is not mandatory for availing services but it has been made mandatory as proof of enrolment, or request for enrolment
- Anyone who wants to avail benefits under the Scheme, but is not yet enrolled for Aadhaar has to apply for Aadhaar by 31st March 2019
- Till the Aadhaar is assigned to the individual, benefits will be provided subject to the production of his/her Aadhaar Enrolment ID slip or a copy of the request made for Aadhaar enrolment and a document provided along with such as Voter Id, Passbook etc
