In India, financial assistance is being provided to citizens aged 70 and above through Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. Through this scheme, financial assistance up to ₹ 500000 will be provided to the elderly so that they can get their treatment done properly. To register in this scheme, it is necessary to have Aadhaar-based e-KYC.
Aadhar card is necessary for registration in this scheme
It is important for citizens to know that for registration in AB PMJAY Senior Citizen Scheme, it is necessary to have Aadhar card. People above 70 years of age with Ayushman Vay Vandana Card will be provided free treatment in the hospital. No provision has been made on their income for this service.
According to the official website of National Health Authority (NHA), one can apply for this scheme online through mobile only. For this, first of all you have to download Ayushman APP. Then you will have to login. Then enter Captcha, mobile number etc. Then share your Aadhar card details.
