Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card: Rs 5 lakh free care for elderly
The central government has given free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh to the elderly above 70 years of age. Through the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card, they can get treatment in more than 30 thousand hospitals. Aadhaar card is required to make a card and the card can be downloaded after the e-KYC process.
The central government has provided significant relief to senior citizens over the age of 70. Individuals in this age group can now receive free medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakh annually. To access this benefit, they need to obtain the Ayushman Vaya Vandana card. This card allows elderly individuals to receive treatment at over 30,000 government and private hospitals nationwide without any cost. The process to obtain the card is straightforward, requiring only an Aadhaar card. Once the e-KYC is completed, the card can be downloaded within 24 to 48 hours.
What is Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana?
The program was initiated on September 23, 2018, and is executed by the National Health Authority (NHA). It provides eligible individuals with cashless and paperless healthcare services. More than 30,000 designated hospitals nationwide are linked to this scheme and are authorized to offer treatments. The initiative covers the treatment of 1,961 conditions across 27 medical specialties, including serious illnesses such as cancer, heart surgeries, dialysis, and joint operations. Notably, it also offers coverage for chronic diseases from the outset.
Separate cards for every eligible elderly person
To benefit from this program, every eligible senior member of a family must apply individually. This means that if a family has multiple senior citizens, each must obtain their own Ayushman card. After the card is issued, it is completely associated with the individual's identity, allowing the patient to use it at any hospital nationwide.
How to get your Ayushman Vaya Vandana card made sitting at home
To make a card, first go to https://beneficiary.nha.gov.in website. Go to the "Am I Eligible" section there and complete the e-KYC process using your Aadhaar number. After this, if you are found eligible, you can download the card directly from the portal. The elderly will not have to visit any government office for this. Only with the help of Aadhaar card, this card can be made from mobile or laptop sitting at home.