Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana: Recently the government has decided that under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), all the elderly of 70 years and above will be given free health insurance up to Rs 5 lakh.
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana: Recently the government has decided that under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), all the elderly of 70 years and above will be given free health insurance up to Rs 5 lakh. This facility will be available to all senior citizens regardless of their income. The aim of this scheme is to provide better health service and financial security to the elderly. Know here how you can know which hospital in your area comes under Ayushman Bharat.
Ayushman Bharat Card: For elderly above 70 years of age
Now the elderly of 70 years and above, irrespective of their financial status. Will be able to avail health services under Ayushman Bharat Yojana. For this, a special card will be issued to them.
Free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh annually
The elderly who are already in the families covered under this scheme will get an additional cover of Rs 5 lakh. They will not have to share this cover with other family members. At the same time, other elderly people above 70 years of age will get a cover of up to Rs 5 lakh annually on a family basis.
How to see Ayushman Bharat Hospitals?
- You can see the list of hospitals under Ayushman Bharat Yojana in this way:
- Go to the Ayushman Bharat website.
- Select the ‘FIND HOSPITAL’ option.
- Fill in the state, district, type of hospital and other information.
- Enter the captcha and click on ‘SEARCH’. You will get a list of the nearest hospitals.
Which diseases are covered?
This scheme covers about 1,929 diseases and processes, including medicines used during treatment, investigation services, doctors’ fees, operation theater and ICU charges etc.
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Cashless cover
Under this scheme, cashless treatment up to Rs 5 lakh is provided annually for every family. This includes medical tests, treatments, medicines, pre and post hospitalization care.
Treatment in government and private hospitals
You can get cashless treatment in any government or private hospital across the country. Treatment of pre-existing diseases is also covered from day one.
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