Universal healthcare through Ayushman Bharat
Bharatiya Janata Party · Lok Sabha General Election 2024
Last updated 2 Jan 2025
“We will expand Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to cover all families in need, providing free secondary and tertiary healthcare of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year. The scheme shall be extended to cover middle-class families and senior citizens above 70 years of age.”
Our Assessment
highAyushman Bharat has been expanded to cover over 55 crore beneficiaries with the addition of senior citizens above 70. Hospital empanelment and claim settlement have improved significantly.
Promise Timeline
Implementation of senior citizen expansion begins across all states; Ayushman Vay Vandana cards issued.
View sourceAyushman Bharat crosses 6 crore hospital admissions milestone; NHA reports 30% increase in empanelled hospitals.
View sourceBudget 2024-25 announces expansion of Ayushman Bharat to all citizens above 70 years with Rs 5 lakh coverage.
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