Staggering 2.5MN Senior Citizens Above 70 Enrol For Ayushman Card Scheme
The card offers free health coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh for all senior citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of their socio-economic status. Seniors from families already covered under Ayushman Bharat receive an additional top-up of up to Rs 5 lakh per year.
JP Nadda: Over 34.7 Crore Ayushman Cards Issued, 29,000+ Hospitals Empanelled
Minister JP Nadda also highlighted that by June 30, the AB-PMJAY scheme had authorized 7.37 crore hospital admissions, amounting to Rs 1 lakh crore in healthcare costs.
