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More health packages focused on elderly care likely to be added to AB-PMJAY

The National Health Authority, the implementing agency for the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), is assessing the need to add more health packages catering to the elderly as the government is set to roll out the health coverage for all aged 70 years and above. The expanded scheme, which will benefit an estimated six crore citizens in about 4.5 crore households, is likely to be launched by the end of this month, official sources said. "The committee which decides on health-benefit packages under the scheme is deliberating on the need for adding more health packages, which exclusively tend to geriatric care, as the number of such beneficiaries will go up with the launch of the scheme," an official source said. The scheme presently offers a comprehensive coverage that includes 1,949 medical procedures across 27 medical specialties, such as general medicine, surgery, oncology and cardiology. Hospital services, including drugs (covering 15 days' medication ...

Why senior citizens should combine Ayushman Bharat with private insurance

For expenses exceeding the Rs 5 lakh limit, as well as treatments at other hospitals, the private insurance coverage would be applicable.

Karnataka tops in verified health facility registry; TN, Odisha at bottom

Low saturation rates delaying HFR process: Officials

Out-of-pocket health spend falls, govt spend rises in NHA 2021-22

According to the estimates, the coverage of private health insurance also showed an upward trend, rising from 5.8 per cent in 2017-18 to 7.4 per cent in 2021-22

Odisha govt in talks with Centre to join Ayushman Bharat scheme

State's own scheme will run alongside central plan, according to sources

Older than 70 years? How to apply for an Ayushman Bharat card

Scheme offers extensive secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation benefits totaling up to Rs 5 lakh per family on an annual basis

Odisha 'to join' Ayushman Bharat: All about health insurance scheme

It offers comprehensive coverage that includes 1,949 medical procedures across 27 medical specialties

Punjab govt in talks with health ministry over Ayushman Bharat backlog

Sources indicate Punjab state health agency has not submitted audit reports since 2020-21

Celebrating six years of Ayushman Bharat: A beacon of health and hope

Ayushman Bharat marks six years of providing healthcare access to millions, integrating state schemes, and expanding coverage to vulnerable groups, setting the stage for a digital health revolution

Modi to launch expanded Ayushman Bharat scheme, U-Win portal in Oct: Nadda

New TB regimen to reduce duration of regimen for drug resistant TB patients to come early next year

Rs 5 lakh health cover for seniors under Ayushman Bharat Who can avail It

Did you know your parents or grandparents can now get access to free healthcare under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. Well, almost free! Watch the video to know how it works.

Rs 5 lakh health cover for seniors under Ayushman Bharat: Who can avail

All senior citizens aged 70 and above, who belong to families already covered under AB PM-JAY, will be eligible for an additional top-up cover of Rs 5 lakh per year

ABPM-JAY to cover aged 70 or above likely to be operational within a week

According to the sources, initially there will be a pilot launch to sort out any issues that may arise

Industry supports Ayushman Bharat expansion, highlights key concerns

AB-PMJAY provides cashless and paperless benefit cover of Rs 5 lakh per annum per family on a floater basis in empanelled hospitals across India

Health cover for all above 70 to bring relief to millions: Industry players

The government's move to provide health coverage to all persons aged 70 years and above will bring much-needed relief to millions of families and is a significant milestone in providing essential healthcare services to the elderly, industry players said on Thursday. The Union Cabinet had on Wednesday approved health coverage to all persons aged 70 years and above under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) irrespective of their income, benefiting around six crore senior citizens. The Rs 5 lakh free health insurance cover would benefit senior citizens of around 4.5 crore families. Reacting to the announcement, Healthcare industry body NATHEALTH President Abhay Soi said, "We believe this initiative will bring much-needed relief to millions of families and strengthen India's position as a leader in inclusive healthcare". The benefit package needs to be tailored to the population segment so that it encompasses the entire continuum of care, he said, adding th

Committed to affordable, top quality healthcare for every Indian: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his government is committed to ensuring accessible, affordable and top quality healthcare for every Indian. His assertion came after the Union Cabinet approved health coverage to all persons aged 70 years and above under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana irrespective of their income, benefiting around six crore senior citizens. The Rs 5-lakh free health insurance cover would benefit senior citizens of around 4.5 crore families. Eligible beneficiaries would be issued a new distinct card under the scheme, the government said. "We are committed to ensuring accessible, affordable and top quality healthcare for every Indian. In this context, the Cabinet today has decided to further expand the ambit of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY to provide health coverage for all citizens above 70 years," Modi said in a post on X. This scheme will ensure dignity, care and security to 6 crore citizens, he added. Modi also said the PM E-DRIVE .

Centre brings elders over 70 years under ambit of Ayushman Bharat scheme

With this approval, all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, irrespective of their socio-economic status, would be eligible to avail themselves of the benefits of AB-PMJAY

Govt gives nod to Ayushman health insurance to all citizens aged 70, above

In a move that will benefit 4.5 crore families, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved health coverage to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above irrespective of income under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The coverage aims to benefit six crore senior citizens from 4.5 crore families with Rs five lakh free health insurance cover. Eligible beneficiaries will be issued a new distinct card under the scheme, the government said.

Kerala has invested Rs 1,000 cr to develop AYUSH infra in state, says CM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the government has invested Rs 1,000 crore in the past three years to develop the Ayush infrastructure in the state, including an International Institute of Ayurveda Research and a new Ayurveda medical college in Idukki district. The CM inaugurated a two-day Global Ayurveda Summit and Kerala Healthcare Tourism here and set the tone for the deliberations by focusing on the policy initiatives of the state government to facilitate a holistic healthcare environment. The summit is spearheaded by the Confederation of Indian Industry with support from the Ministry of Ayush and Central and State governments. "Our strength lies in seamlessly blending traditional ayurvedic practice with cutting-edge modern medicine," Vijayan was quoted in a release issued by the organisers. The speakers at the summit called for promoting Kerala as God's own healing destination by focusing on the unique strengths of the state in modern medicine, ayurveda

Kerala, Tamil Nadu see fewer hospital admissions under Ayushman Bharat

The lesser numbers in Telangana are due to the presence of the state's own health insurance scheme for the poor, 'Aarogyasri,' which later merged with AB-PMJAY only in 2021