To streamline healthcare access across the state, the Delhi government will distribute Ayushman Bharat Health Cards today, April 28, to eligible seniors. The remarkable initiative will be launched by CM Rekha Gupta under the Pradhan Mantri Vay Vandana Yojana at the Thyagaraj Stadium on Monday. The scheme provides healthcare support to citizens aged 70 years or above.
A key benefit of the health cards is free medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh annually. This initiative of the newly formed BJP Government combines the existing Rs 5 lakh coverage under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and additional Rs 5 lakh from Delhi Govt.
Key Details
| FEATURES | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Criteria | Senior citizens aged 70 and above living in Delhi. |
| Coverage Limit | Rs 10 lakh annually (Rs 5 lakh from the central government + Rs 5 lakh from the Delhi government). |
| Launch Date | April 28, 2025. |
| Start Date | April 26, 2025. |
| Essential Documents Required | Aadhaar card, ration card, family proof document. |
About Ayushman Bharat Health Card
The Ayushman Bharat Health Card is a government-authorized card that provides healthcare support to eligible families. It offers them financial coverage against the high medical bills.
Benefits Of The Ayushman Bharat Health Card (Senior Citizens)
- – Access to Rs 10 lakh every year for hospitalization and treatments
- – All senior citizens, regardless of income, can avail the benefits.
- – Access to Private and Government Hospitals
- – No payment is required at the time of receiving medical treatment
Enrolment Of 1 Lakh Beneficiaries
In its 100-day action plan, the Delhi Government had announced that it would enrol at least 1 lakh beneficiaries within 30 days. Beneficiaries of the scheme will be chosen based on data obtained from the National Food Security Act and the Socio-Economic and Caste Census 2011. Under the recent expansion, citizens aged 70 years and above will also be included. According to sources, accounts that have been generated are being informed about the health cards via SMS.
