The central government has decided to provide free health insurance under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jana Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to all senior citizens of the country above 70 years of age. Till now only poor and low income people were under this scheme. Henceforth, Rs.5 lakh health coverage under PMJAY will be provided to everyone who completes 70 years irrespective of their financial status.
Under the current Ayushman Bharat Health Scheme in the country, 1350 medical packages are available in selected government and private hospitals for those who have completed 70 years of age. 4.5 crore families including 6 crore senior citizens of the country will be benefited under this scheme.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Ayushman Bharat’ scheme on September 25, 2018, on the occasion of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Jayanti. 12 crore poor families of the country, that is about 55 crore people, are benefiting from this scheme. Latest decision to merge ESI scheme also in Ayushman Bharat PM JAY. Ayushman Bharat PM JAY .. World’s largest medical insurance scheme.