Ayushman Bharat: 70+ will get benefit like this, these documents will be required
Rahul Tiwari December 28, 2024 11:21 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious scheme, Ayushman Bharat PMJAY, has now brought a big relief for senior citizens aged 70 years and above. The objective of this scheme is to provide free and best health services to this section of the society regardless of their economic status.

How many can be treated?

The only condition in Ayushman Bharat PMJAY scheme is that the age of the beneficiary should be 70 years or more. The scheme provides health insurance coverage up to ₹5 lakh per family. If there is more than one senior citizen in the family, then this insurance amount will be shared among them. The coverage of the plan is effective immediately and there is no waiting period for any illness.

Documents required for Ayushman Bharat PMJAY

Aadhar card is mandatory to avail the benefits of Ayushman Bharat PMJAY scheme. Enrollment in this scheme can be done through Aadhaar e-KYC process. After enrolment, each eligible beneficiary will be issued a separate Ayushman Card, which can be used for free treatment in empaneled hospitals across the country.

You can apply online

Senior citizens or their family members can use the Ayushman Bharat portal or the Ayushman app available on Google Play Store to enroll in this scheme. Other eligible family members can also be added using the Add Member feature on the portal.

access to health services

Under this scheme, beneficiaries can avail free medical services immediately after getting the card. There will be no cost for treatment in the listed hospitals, which will not only reduce the financial burden but will also ensure health security of senior citizens. If a senior citizen chooses this scheme and leaves his existing government health scheme, there will be no chance to switch back.

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