PMJY Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance Coverage Extended to Senior Citizens Aged 70 Years and Above: Know Benefits, Eligibility, Required Documents and How To Apply

Mumbai, October 29: Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) will see the launch of health insurance coverage for all senior citizens aged 70 and over, irrespective of income, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This initiative, honouring Dhanvantari Jayanti and the 9th Ayurveda Day, was announced last month to provide better healthcare access for seniors.

Prime Minister Modi shared on his X account the announcement of the PMJAY launch, stating, "Tomorrow, at approximately 12:30 PM on Ayurveda Day, we will either launch significant healthcare initiatives or lay their foundation stones. In a landmark decision, the Ayushman Bharat scheme will be expanded to offer healthcare coverage for everyone aged 70 and older." 100 Days of Modi 3.0: Health Cover to All Above 70 Years, 75,000 New Medical Seats Added, U-WIN Portal Launched To Digitise Routine Immunisation.

Eligibility Criteria For Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana?

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of India and at least 70 years of age.
• The scheme is currently being rolled out in 33 states and Union Territories, except Delhi, Odisha, and West Bengal.
• All citizens aged 70 and above are eligible for the scheme's benefits.

How To Apply for Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana?

• All citizens aged 70 and above are eligible for the scheme's benefits.
• Eligible individuals can register on the PMJAY portal or the Ayushman app.

• • Senior citizens who already have an Ayushman card will need to apply anew and complete their eKYC for an updated card. Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance Coverage Extended All Senior Citizens Aged 70 Years and Above, 6 Crore Individuals To Get Benefits.

  Benefits of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana?

  According to the government, senior citizens aged 70 and above will receive lifetime health insurance coverage of INR 5 lakh, regardless of their income levels. This significant initiative is expected to greatly benefit approximately 6 crore senior citizens and about 4.5 crore families across the country.

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