New Delhi, September 12 (IANS). The Modi government at the Center has announced to give the benefit of ‘Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana’ to all the elderly above 70 years of age. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav gave this information after the cabinet meeting.
Many people are getting the benefit of Modi government’s ‘Ayushman Yojana’. Meanwhile, elderly people from Noida, adjacent to Delhi, had a special conversation with news agency IANS on this decision of the Modi government. Expressing happiness over the decision, they said that PM Modi thinks well about the elderly of the country, with this scheme, the elderly will also be able to get free treatment.
An elderly person from Noida praised the decision and said that this decision of Modi government is very good and those who do not have money will now be able to get treatment for free, this is a great step for them.
Asha Devi told IANS that PM Modi’s thinking for the elderly is very good. After this decision, now all the elderly above the age of 70 years will be able to get free treatment.
Lakhu Devi said that the Modi government has taken a good step. Ever since PM Modi has come to power, he is doing good work for everyone.
Praising the decision of the Modi cabinet, Ashok Kumar Sharma said that PM Modi has taken a very good decision in the interest of the public.
Let us tell you that the central government has abolished the age limit for Ayushman Yojana and has decided to provide health facilities up to Rs 5 lakh under the Ayushman Yojana to every senior citizen of 70 plus. Meaning, all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, irrespective of their socio-economic status, will be eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme.
The aim of expanding this facility is to benefit about 4.5 crore families, which include 6 crore senior citizens. They will get free health insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh per family.
The Modi government started this scheme under the National Health Policy in the year 2017. Under this scheme, free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh can be availed in identified government and private hospitals across the country.
There is also a provision to pay medical expenses for 10 days before and after hospitalization under the scheme. However, there are some states that have refused to implement this scheme and the state government is running its own scheme there.
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