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Source-This post on Ayushman Vay Vandana Card is based on the article “Ayushman Vay Vandana enrolment under AB PM-JAY touches 10 lakh within three weeks of its rollout” published in “PIB” on 16th November 2024.
Why in the News?
The Ayushman Vay Vandana Card under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has enrolled over 10 lakh senior citizens aged 70+ within just three weeks of its launch.
About Ayushman Vay Vandana Card
| Aspect | Key details |
| Genesis | It was announced during the Union Budget 2024-25. |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Aim | To provide free, universal healthcare access to senior citizens, aged 70 years and above. |
| Eligibility | All Indian citizens aged 70 and above are eligible, regardless of their income or financial status. |
| Features | 1. Coverage– It provides ₹5 lakh annual health coverage per family, shared if multiple elderly individuals live in one household. 2. Registration Process-Beneficiaries must register on the PM-JAY portal or Ayushman app and complete eKYC to activate the new card, even if they already have an Ayushman card. 3. Aligned with other schemes: a. Beneficiaries of government health programs like Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) and Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) can choose to keep their current coverage or switch to Ayushman Bharat benefits. b. Also, available to individuals covered by the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) and those with private health insurance. |
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