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Ayushman Bharat 70+ Senior Citizens Health Scheme: ₹5 Lakh Free Coverage for All Seniors Above 70
Benefit / Financial Grant:
₹5,00,000 annual cashless hospital treatment cover
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संक्षिप्त विवरण (Overview)
The Union Cabinet has expanded the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme to cover all senior citizens aged 70 years and above with an exclusive annual free treatment cover of ₹5 Lakh, irrespective of socioeconomic status or family income. Apply online for the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card.
Objectives & Vision
To provide universal healthcare security to all senior citizens aged 70 and above, eliminating out-of-pocket medical expenditure during twilight years.
Direct Benefits for Eligible Beneficiaries
Dedicated ₹5 Lakh top-up cover exclusively for elders aged 70+.
Independent of the baseline family cover if the family is already enrolled under PMJAY.
100% cashless and paperless hospitalization across 29,000+ empanelled hospitals.
Covers pre-existing diseases, surgeries, ICU, diagnostics, and post-discharge medications.
Eligibility Criteria & Requirements
- ✓Individual must be 70 years of age or older as per official Aadhaar records.
- ✓Universal coverage: No income barrier or economic exclusion.
- ✓Seniors with private health insurance or ESIC remain fully eligible.
Mandatory Documents Required Checklist
1Aadhaar card with accurate birth date.
2Mobile number linked with Aadhaar for OTP authentication.
Step-by-Step Online & Offline Application Guide (Both)
1
Visit beneficiary.nha.gov.in or download the official Ayushman App.
2
Select "Beneficiary" login and verify using OTP.
3
Locate senior member using Aadhaar number and initiate eKYC.
4
Complete face authentication or Aadhaar OTP validation and upload live snapshot.
5
Download and print the instant Ayushman Vaya Vandana Golden Card.
अधिकृत सरकारी पोर्टल
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, seniors holding private health policies are equally entitled to register and obtain this ₹5 Lakh Ayushman card.
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