The Ayushman Bharat initiative, with its newly introduced Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, has marked a transformative milestone in Indian healthcare, especially for senior citizens. This significant step was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Dhanvantari Jayanti and Ayurveda Day (October 29, 2024), alongside the inauguration of health sector projects worth ₹12,850 crore at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi.
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Key Highlights of the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card
- Target Group: Senior citizens aged 70 and above, irrespective of income class (poor, middle class, or wealthy).
- Benefits:
- Free hospital treatment under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
- Coverage includes critical and non-critical health services such as surgeries, diagnostic tests, medications, and follow-up care.
- Immediate coverage of pre-existing diseases.
- Reduction of out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure for seniors.
- Enrollment Milestone:
- Over 10 lakh senior citizens have enrolled within three weeks of the card’s launch.
- More than 4 lakh women have registered.
- Treatments Authorized:
- Services worth over ₹9 crore have benefited 4,800 senior citizens, including treatments for angioplasty, hip replacement, gallbladder removal, cataracts, and strokes.
Progress of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
Launched in 2018, PM-JAY remains the world’s largest health assurance scheme:
- Coverage: ₹5 lakh per family annually, benefiting nearly 55 crore individuals.
- Cards Created: Over 35.45 crore Ayushman Cards.
- Hospital Network: 30,745 empanelled hospitals, including public and private facilities.
- Admissions: Authorized treatments for 6.5 crore patients, with admissions valued at ₹81,979 crore.
Significance
The Vay Vandana Card extends PM-JAY’s inclusivity to the elderly, emphasizing the government’s commitment to universal healthcare. This initiative aligns with India’s vision of a healthy and dignified aging population, reducing healthcare disparities and setting a global example of accessible and affordable healthcare.
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