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Ayushman Card: Elderly people above 70 years of age will get free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh

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Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY): Now citizens aged 70 years or above will get free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh every year.

This facility is being provided under Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). For this, now Ayushman Vaya Vandana card can be made directly through the Ayushman app. The central government has taken a big step towards making health services easy and accessible for the elderly in the country.

What is Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card?

This is a special health ID card, which comes under the Ayushman Bharat scheme of the Government of India. Through this card, all citizens aged 70 years or above can get free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh annually in listed government and private hospitals of the country. This scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the year 2018, which has now become the world’s largest government health insurance scheme.

Who will get the benefit?

This scheme is for all Indian citizens. If your age is 70 years or more. Those who have a valid Aadhaar card. Those whose mobile number is linked to Aadhaar. They can take advantage of this government scheme. There is no income restriction in this scheme. Whether you are rich or poor, if your age is 70 or more, then you are eligible for it.

Which documents are required?

Aadhaar card (for age and identification)

mobile number linked to aadhaar

How to apply?

You can apply in two ways – through the mobile app or by visiting the official website.

1. How to apply through Ayushman App

Download Ayushman App from Google Play Store.

Login as Beneficiary.

Enter mobile number and captcha, then verify with OTP.

Select Enrollment for 70+ option.

Enter Aadhaar number and complete e-KYC.

Upload your photo and fill in the required information.

Submit the form.

The card will be available for download within a few minutes.

2. Apply through the official website

Go to https://pmjay.gov.in.

Login by entering mobile number and captcha.

Click on Enrollment for Senior Citizens (70+).

Enter Aadhaar number and do e-KYC through OTP or biometrics.

Fill in the required details, give consent and upload the live photo.

Once you submit, the card will be downloaded within 15-20 minutes.

How many people have applied so far?

According to government data, 65,97,096 applications have been received so far, out of which 64,96,101 have been approved. About 96,203 applications are being processed. 4,792 applications have been rejected due to various reasons. At present, only 434 cards have been distributed.

Which states received the highest number of applications?

Maximum applications have come from states like Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh.

Helpline Number

In case of any problem in the application, you can contact these toll-free numbers 24×7:

14555

1800-11-0770

Ayushman Vay Vandan Card can prove to be a boon for the elderly who have to spend a huge amount of money for treatment. Be it heart surgery, dialysis, cancer treatment or any serious illness – this card ensures that the treatment is done on time and for free.

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