Expansion of AB-PM-JAY to cover all senior citizens aged 70 years
Context:
The PM Narendra Modi cleared the expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PM-JAY) to cover all senior citizens aged 70 years and above to provide health coverage worth Rs 5 lakh.
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Key Highlights of PM Modi’s Expansion of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
- Expansion of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
- Health coverage under PM-JAY is now extended to all senior citizens aged 70+, regardless of income.
- With the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card, elderly citizens will receive free hospital treatment, reducing out-of-pocket expenses significantly.
- The scheme offers up to ₹5 lakh in hospitalisation coverage per year.
- New Health Sector Projects
- Launched health projects worth ₹12,850 crore, coinciding with Dhanvantari Jayanti and the 9th Ayurveda Day.
- Inaugurated four centres of excellence under Ayush Health, alongside upgrades at AIIMS locations and establishment of new medical and nursing colleges.
- Technology-Driven Health Initiatives
- Expansion of the e-Sanjeevani scheme has enabled over 30 crore online consultations, enhancing remote healthcare access.
- Use of drones and helicopter services is being introduced in healthcare for emergency and logistical support.
- Five Pillars of Health Policy
- Preventive healthcare
- Early detection of diseases
- Free and affordable treatments and medications
- Increased availability of doctors in smaller towns
- Integration of technology in health services
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