Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana Launched for Senior Citizens in India
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana (AVVY) |
| Launch Date | October 2024 |
| Target Beneficiaries | Indian citizens aged 70 or above |
| Health Coverage | Rs. 5 lakh per year, cashless |
| Eligibility | No income limit, no medical test, covers pre-existing diseases from Day 1 |
| Additional Benefit | Top-up of Rs. 5 lakh for existing Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY beneficiaries |
| Coverage Scope | 1,961 medical procedures across 27 specialties |
| Network Hospitals | 30,000+ hospitals, including 13,000+ private hospitals |
| Application Process | Ayushman Bharat App, e-KYC via Aadhar, self-declaration, OTP verification |
| Total Government Spend | Rs. 1.29 lakh crore spent on Ayushman Bharat |
| Key Highlight | Ensures free healthcare for senior citizens, reducing financial burden |