Last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a much -awaited Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance for all senior citizens of 70 or more, regardless of the financial constraints of the senior citizen. These senior citizens will be eligible for free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh under the scheme.CRORE around this plan. The croree millions of croree families are expected to help senior people with free health insurance for each family. If there are more than one senior citizens in one family for the scheme, health insurance of Rs 5 lakh will be shared in them, which means that the coverage is on every family basis.
Isshman India or Vandana Card for senior citizens over 70 years: How to register for health insurance of LKH lakh rupees
AYUSHMAN India PMGA
Regardless of the financial situation, all senior citizens of 70 or older are eligible for free medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakh under the scheme. Note that under this scheme, all eligible senior citizens in the age group of 70 years or more will be given a separate AYUSanman card.
Is the base mandatory for enrollment in the plan?
Yes, Aadhaar-based e-KYC is compulsory to register and issue Ayushmani cards for eligible senior citizens. Apart from this, senior citizens will not be able to register.
Following are the important FAQs to know about the National Health Authority’s website:
What are the criteria for eligibility for senior citizens under this scheme?
The only qualification criteria is that the person must be 70 years of age or older depending on the age recorded in their Aadhaar card regardless of the financial position.
What documents are required to enroll in the Ab PMJ Senior Citizens’ Plan?
Ab PMJ senior citizen plan is the only documentary required for enrollment.
Lakh Lakh Health Insurance for Senior Citizens under Isshman India: Complete list of Employees Hospital under PMJ for 70+
Will senior citizens get an independent Ayushmani card?
Yes, a separate lifeman card will be given to all senior citizens in the age group of 70 years or more.
Can I get immediate treatment after advertisement in the Ab PMJen senior citizen plan?
Yes, the beneficiaries can start entering the treatment from the first day of enrollment. There is no waiting period for any disease or treatment, so the coverage starts immediately.
If my parents chose AB-Jay and surrender their current government health plan, is there any provision to return to their previous government health insurance plan?
No, once your parents chose the AB Prime Minister-Jay plan and their existing government health insurance surrender, they cannot change it back. This is a one-time option and it cannot be reversed.
Can we apply online for Isshman card for our parents of 70 or older?
Yes, beneficiary portal – www.beneficiaryi.nha.gov.in and the Ishman app (available for Android on Google Play Store) can apply for a senior citizen.
My parents are both over 70 years old. Do I need to enroll each of them separately in the Ab PMJ senior citizen plan?
No, no separate enrollment is required. After enrolling the first member of the family of 70 or more, you can connect the family members of the age of 70 or more under the scheme using the “Member Add” feature on the enrollment portal.
Leave a Reply