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New Delhi, December 10, 2024 – In a significant achievement, the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card initiative has garnered an impressive 25 lakh enrollments in less than two months since its launch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 29, 2024. This landmark health initiative under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) provides comprehensive healthcare coverage for senior citizens aged 70 years and above.
Since its launch, over 22,000 senior citizens have benefitted, with treatments worth more than ₹40 crore availed across the country. The card provides coverage for critical medical procedures such as coronary angioplasty, hip replacement, gall bladder removal, cataract surgery, prostate resection, stroke care, hemodialysis, and treatment for enteric fever, among others.
About the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card
The Ayushman Vay Vandana Card offers a health cover of ₹5 lakh annually to all senior citizens aged 70 and above, irrespective of their socio-economic status. Additionally, those already covered under AB PM-JAY receive an extra top-up of ₹5 lakh per year. Beneficiaries of government schemes such as the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), and Ayushman Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) can opt for this scheme or continue with their existing coverage.
The program also extends to individuals covered by private insurance or the Employees’ State Insurance scheme, ensuring universal access to affordable healthcare.
The card covers around 2,000 medical procedures, with no waiting period for pre-existing conditions, ensuring immediate access to essential healthcare services.
How to Register
Eligible senior citizens can register for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card through various channels:
- Hospital Registration: Visit the nearest empanelled hospital.
- Self-Registration: Use the Ayushman app (available on Google Play) or visit www.beneficiary.nha.gov.in.
- Toll-Free Assistance: Call 14555 or give a missed call to 1800110770 for more information.
A Milestone for Senior Citizen Welfare
The launch of the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card marks a pivotal step in expanding healthcare accessibility for India’s elderly population. Speaking about the achievement, officials highlighted how the initiative aligns with the government’s commitment to ensuring health equity and support for all citizens, especially the most vulnerable.
With 25 lakh enrollments and growing, the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card has become a beacon of hope for senior citizens, promising dignity and security in their golden years.
