Govt Settled Over 1.06 Lakh Claims Under Ayushman Vay Vandana Scheme: Check How to Apply

The Government of India announced a significant expansion of the Ayushman Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in Oct 2024.

Following the expansion, the scheme now covers all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, regardless of their socio-economic background. Under this extension, eligible beneficiaries will receive free healthcare benefits worth up to ₹5 lakh per year through the newly introduced Ayushman Vay Vandana cards.

Since its launch, the Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme has made a significant impact, with over 1.06 lakh claims settled to date. This milestone reflects the scheme’s growing success in delivering accessible and affordable healthcare to India’s senior citizens.

Nationwide Portability for Seamless Healthcare Access

A key feature of AB-PMJAY is its portability, allowing beneficiaries, including those under the Vay Vandana scheme, to access healthcare services across the country. With a network of 31,466 empanelled hospitals, beneficiaries can receive treatment irrespective of their place of residence. This provision promotes equitable and uninterrupted access to quality healthcare for the elderly population nationwide.

Extensive Network of Empanelled Healthcare Providers

In addition to public hospitals, beneficiaries of the Vay Vandana scheme can avail treatment from a wide array of 14,194 private healthcare providers empanelled under the program. To maintain high standards, the National Health Authority (NHA) has established comprehensive Hospital Empanelment and Management (HEM) Guidelines. These guidelines ensure consistent quality and efficient service delivery across all empanelled institutions under AB-PMJAY.

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How to Apply for Ayushman Vay Vandana Card?

One should follow these steps to apply for Ayushman Vay Vandana Card:

Step 1:Go to the official PMJAY website.

Step 2: From the top menu, select the ‘Am I Eligible’ option.

Step 3: Enter the captcha code, provide your mobile number, and verify it by entering the OTP sent to your phone.

Step 4: Re-enter the captcha code and click the ‘Login’ button.

Step 5: Select your ‘State’, choose the ‘Sub scheme’ as ‘PMJAY’, pick your ‘District’, choose the search criterion under ‘Search By’, fill in the required details, and click ‘Search’.

Step 6: Click on the ‘Do e-KYC’ button to proceed with identity verification.

Step 7: For authentication, select the ‘Aadhaar OTP’ option. Your Aadhaar number will be displayed. Click ‘Verify’.

Step 8: Provide your consent by ticking the checkbox and clicking ‘Allow’. Enter both the Aadhaar OTP and the mobile OTP. A message confirming the completion of e-KYC will appear.

Step 9: After 15-20 minutes, log back into the PMJAY website and click the ‘Download Card’ button.

Step 10: Again, select the ‘Aadhaar OTP’ option for authentication. Verify your Aadhaar number by clicking ‘Verify’.

Step 11: Give your consent by ticking the checkbox and clicking ‘Allow’. Enter the Aadhaar OTP and mobile OTP once more. Finally, click the download icon to save your Ayushman card.

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