Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to unveil a significant health initiative for senior citizens on October 29, providing comprehensive healthcare coverage for all citizens aged 70 and above. This new feature falls under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and aims to enhance healthcare accessibility for the elderly population. Free Treatment for Senior Citizens Starting October 29, individuals with an Ayushman card will be eligible for free medical treatment up to ₹5 lakh at any empaneled hospital under the AB-PMJAY.
This initiative is anticipated to greatly benefit senior citizens, regardless of their income status, making healthcare more accessible. Launch of Additional Health Projects In addition to the AB-PMJAY rollout, PM Modi will introduce several other projects, including the U-WIN portal. This portal is modeled after India’s COVID-19 vaccine management system, Co-WIN, and will maintain a permanent digital vaccination record for children from birth to age 17, as well as for pregnant women.
Key Details About AB-PMJAY Eligibility: All citizens aged 70 years and above, as per their Aadhaar card, will qualify for health coverage under the AB-PMJAY scheme, irrespective of their income. Beneficiary Statistics: The scheme is expected to aid around six crore citizens across approximately 4.5 crore households.
Registration Process: To access the health coverage, individuals must register on the PMJAY portal or through the Ayushman app. Existin.