On Wednesday, it stated that the flagship Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana will cover individuals over 70 regardless of income.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared in April that 70-year-olds would receive health insurance.
This scheme will cover 4.5 crore families with Rs 5 lakh in free health insurance, benefiting 6 crore seniors.
This scheme will cover 4.5 crore families with Rs 5 lakh in free health insurance, benefiting 6 crore seniors.
Senior individuals over 70 from AB PM-JAY families would receive an additional ₹5 lakh per year to supplement their coverage, according to a government news release.
Health insurance coverage for seniors over 70 is up to ₹5 lakh per year for families. People covered by various public health insurance plans
Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), and Ayushman Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) may choose AB PM-JAY or continue their previous scheme.
The changes will also apply to seniors with private health insurance or Employees' State Insurance.