Ayushman Vay Vandana: Delhi Senior Citizens Get Free ₹10 Lakh Health Coverage

The Delhi government has introduced the Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme, offering health coverage of up to ₹10 lakh for residents aged 70 and above. The scheme was launched on Monday, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri distributing the first set of health cards to beneficiaries at Thyagraj Stadium.

Scheme Details

The health coverage under the scheme consists of ₹5 lakh provided by the Centre through the Ayushman Bharat initiative and an additional ₹5 lakh from the Delhi government. Beneficiaries will have access to cashless treatment for up to 1,961 medical procedures across 27 specialities, including chemotherapy, ICU services, surgeries, and diagnostics.

Nearly 100 hospitals across Delhi have been empanelled under the scheme. Registration is open to all Delhi residents aged 70 years and above who possess an Aadhaar card. There is no income criterion for eligibility. Applications can be submitted online through the Ayushman portal or at community health centres, government dispensaries, or sub-divisional magistrate offices.

Card and Health Record Management

Each eligible individual will receive a Vay Vandana card. The card will store the beneficiary’s health records, medication history, and emergency service details. All health checkups for seniors under the scheme will be conducted free of cost.

Rollout and Initial Distribution

During the launch event, 32 cards were distributed to senior citizens. Beneficiaries included residents such as 84-year-old Sushila Devi and 86-year-old Harpati Devi. Some recipients stated they had not yet been informed about the network of hospitals or specific usage guidelines.

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Additional Information

Officials from the State Health Agency clarified that the ₹10 lakh coverage is per individual, not per family. The scheme applies to all Delhi senior citizens regardless of income. Delhi is the 35th state or Union Territory to implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme.

Conclusion

The Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme has been launched to provide cashless health coverage to Delhi residents aged 70 and above, with ₹10 lakh coverage available through combined central and state support.

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