In a significant milestone, more than 10 lakh senior citizens aged 70 and above have enrolled for the newly launched Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, enabling them to access free healthcare benefits under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), according to a statement by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
This achievement comes within three weeks of the card’s rollout by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 29, 2024. Around 4 lakh enrolments under Ayushman Vay Vandana card are by females.
“Since the launch of the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, treatments worth over Rs 9 crore have been authorized, benefiting more than 4,800 senior citizens aged 70 and above, including over 1,400 women,” the ministry said.
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These treatments cover a range of conditions, including coronary angioplasty, hip fractures/replacement, gallbladder removal, cataract surgery, prostate resection, and stroke, among others.
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What is Vay Vandana Card?
The Vay Vandana Card is an important aspect of Ayushman Bharat PM JAY initiative that strengthens the idea of making healthcare accessible to all. The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 23, 2018, reflects India’s commitment to Universal Health Coverage. This scheme, part of the broader Ayushman Bharat initiative has redefined the nation’s approach to healthcare by offering substantial health coverage to its most vulnerable citizens.
Today, PM-JAY proudly holds the title of the world’s largest health assurance scheme, extending comprehensive secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation benefits of up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually and encompassing nearly 55 crore individuals that form the bottom 40% of the Indian population. The households included are based on the deprivation and occupational criteria of Socio-Economic Caste Census 2011 (SECC 2011) for rural and urban areas, respectively.
How to apply for Vay Vandana Card?
Documents required for registration:
-Aadhaar Card
-Mobile Number
-Email ID
-Proof of Age
-KYC Details
How to apply online
-Go to the Beneficiary NHA portal to start the application process for the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card.
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