Ayushman Bharat, established by the National Democratic Alliance as part of their implementation of National Health Policy 2017, seeks to achieve Universal Health Coverage. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs), its principles ensure no one is left behind and eligibility criteria were recently expanded for Ayushman Bharati Pradhan Mantrijan Arogya Yojana after NDA took office again.
Initialy, this scheme provided income-based insurance of up to Rs 5 lakh per year for qualifying families - representing 40% of the population who were economically poorest regardless of age.
With recent Cabinet approval of an expansion scheme for individuals 70 years or older to receive Rs 5 lakh annual coverage for their families, according to a government statement, this change is projected to benefit 6 crore people who belong to 4.5 crore families in this age range.
Ayushman Cards Vs Abha Health ID Cards
In 2018, the Center unveiled Ayushman Bharat Card (also referred to as Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana or PM-JAY). Holders can use this health card to access affordable healthcare at their own convenience and the Ayushman Card offers financial security against their medical costs.
Ayushman Health Card gives users access to healthcare services worth Rs 5,000,000 annually at both public and private hospitals across India, covering preexisting medical conditions as well.
As part of Ayushman-Bharat's expanded program for seniors aged 70 years or above, eligible recipients will receive a PM-JAY Card.
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All providers hold pre-licensing for secondary and tertiary procedures regardless of co-morbid conditions.
All hospitals in India provide cashless treatments. Both public and private hospitals offer this option for patients.
Receiving an ABHA card opens up membership in Ayushman Bharat Yojana to individuals without restrictions or membership requirements.
Ayushman Yojana: Receive free benefits
Now all public and private hospitals in India can provide national portability.
The SECC database does not compel families to register.
Coverage includes up to 15 days post-hospitalisation costs and 3 days' worth of pre-hospitalisation expenses.
Abha Health ID Cards In 2021, the Centre introduced the Abha Health ID Cards with unique digital identification numbers that cover every individual's complete medical information and create an comprehensive digital health record of each Indian citizen.
The ABHA Card is an online health account that enables individuals to manage all of their healthcare needs and treatments online. Furthermore, this health card encourages providers to be diligent with your wellbeing.
The ABHA Number is a 14-digit identification that identifies you as part of India's digital health network. Healthcare providers across India trust and recognize this secure identifier; register for Personal Health Records apps like ABDM ABHA so you can share health data easily.
All citizens will receive a unique Digital Health ID and Health Dossier Number that enables them to create their digital health record.
This ID will be issued to every Indian citizen to enhance efficiency and accountability within healthcare delivery systems.
Everyone in your family will have access to this digital ID, which healthcare providers will use as evidence-based treatments.
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