• AB PM-JAY(Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana) world’s largest publicly funded health assurance scheme is now expanded to cover all the senior citizens aged 70 years and above, irrespective of their socio economic status.

• The eligible senior citizens would be issued a new distinct card

• Approximately 4.5 crore families will benefit from the scheme, providing ₹5 lakh health insurance per family.

• Senior citizens in families already covered under AB PM-JAY will receive an additional top-up cover of ₹5 lakh for themselves.

• Private health insurance holders and ESIC members are also eligible.

• Beneficiaries of schemes such as CGHS(Central Government Health Scheme), ECHS(Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme), and CAPF(Ayushman Central Armed Police Force ) may opt for AB PM-JAY or retain their existing schemes.

The scheme has already benefited 55 crore people and covered 7.37 crore hospital admissions, including 49% women beneficiaries

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