Union Cabinet Approves Health Coverage for All Senior Citizens Over 70 Under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme
The Union Cabinet has approved extending health coverage under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to all senior citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of income. Announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the scheme will provide Rs 5 lakh in health insurance coverage for an estimated 6 crore senior citizens from 4.5 crore families. Beneficiaries will receive a distinct card under the programme. Those already covered under other public health schemes like CGHS or ECHS can choose between their existing plan or AB PM-JAY.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accessible and affordable healthcare, noting that this expansion aims to ensure dignity and security for senior citizens. AB PM-JAY is the world’s largest publicly funded health scheme, offering Rs 5 lakh per family annually for hospital care, benefiting over 55 crore individuals and covering 7.37 crore hospital admissions to date, with nearly half being women.
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