Ayushman Card: Key New Developments

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav

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New Distinct Card

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Eligible senior citizens aged 70 and above will receive a new, distinct card under the AB PM-JAY scheme.

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Top-Up Coverage

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Senior citizens within families already covered by AB PM-JAY will receive an additional top-up cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per year. This top-up will be for them, and they will not have to share it with other family members under the age of 70.

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Family Coverage

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Senior citizens who are not part of an existing AB PM-JAY family coverage will be provided with a cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per year on a family basis.

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Choice of Schemes

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Senior citizens who are already benefiting from other public health insurance schemes like the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), or Ayushman Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) have the option to either continue with their current scheme or opt for AB PM-JAY.

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Eligibility with Private Insurance

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Senior citizens who are covered by private health insurance policies or the Employees’ State Insurance scheme are also eligible to benefit from AB PM-JAY.