Ayushman Bharat Vaya Vandana: Full, state-wise list of hospitals entitled to serve senior citizens for AB PM-JAY cover

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially introduced the Ayushman Bharat Vaya Vandana scheme for senior citizens aged 70 and above. This extension of the government-backed health cover will provide an additional Rs 5 lakh in benefits.

Economically weaker senior citizens already covered under the Ayushman Bharat-PM-JAY (Jan Aarogya Yojana) health assurance program for families will now receive an extra coverage of Rs 5 lakh.

The National Health Authority (NHA) has streamlined the registration process for the scheme, allowing seniors to obtain an Ayushman Bharat 'Vaya Vandana' card through the beneficiary portal (beneficiary.nha.gov.in) or the NHA’s Ayushman app. Alternatively, seniors and their families can complete the process at PM-JAY empanelled hospitals and common services centres.

The scheme will provide added assistance to elderly individuals who may struggle to cover medical treatment expenses at hospitals or the associated health insurance costs, which can increase with age and existing health conditions. This initiative will also offer relief to seniors managing pre-existing conditions like diabetes or hypertension. Furthermore, health insurance premiums may be affected by pre-existing illnesses, potentially leading to higher costs or denial of coverage by insurance providers.

The NHA has recently shared the full, state-wise list of hospitals that would accept Ayushman Bharat Vaya Vandana cards to offer support senior citizens.

Here's the list:

Full, state-wise list of hospitals. Check details here.

Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card

The Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card was launched by PM Narendra Modi as part of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). This extended program provides complimentary healthcare coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per year for all individuals aged 70 years and older, regardless of their income or financial situation.

The primary objective of the Ayushman Vaya Vandana card is to offer complimentary medical services to elderly individuals residing in large establishments. This newly introduced welfare scheme aims to support senior citizens in receiving top-notch medical treatment whenever necessary. 

The programme guarantees affordable healthcare access for all older adults, thereby enhancing the standards of senior healthcare accessibility and fair treatment. By providing up to Rs 5 lakh in annual medical coverage, this initiative ensures that no elderly citizen will have to suffer from illnesses, thanks to the superior medical care available in India through this healthcare card.

Name of the Scheme    Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card List
Launched by    Prime Minister Narendra Modi 
Launch date    29 October 2024
Beneficiaries    Senior citizens of India above 70 
Objective    Providing 5 lakh per year for health treatments
Application mode    Online offline
Official website    https://beneficiary.nha.gov.in/

Benefits

The Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card 2024 offers complimentary hospital care to individuals aged 70 and above across the nation.

As part of this new scheme, any individual issued an Ayushman Vaya Vandana card in 2024 will be entitled to receive cost-free medical treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh at any hospital that is linked with AB PMJAY.

Any Indian citizen who is 70 years or older is eligible to apply for this program, with no income criteria in place.

This initiative sets a higher standard for equitable treatment and accessibility to healthcare services for the elderly population.

Through this program, it is ensured that all senior citizens have access to affordable healthcare solutions.

Eligibility Criteria

> Must be a permanent citizen of India
> Must be over 70 years of age
> No income criteria for this scheme; open to all individuals

Required Documents

Aadhaar card
Mobile number
Email ID
Age proof
KYC