Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Government Launches Health Card for Seniors Aged 70+
The Indian government has launched a new health card for seniors aged 70 and older through the Ayushman App.
This card, called the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, offers free medical treatment up to ₹5 lakh each year.
It's part of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and covers many medical procedures, like heart treatments and cancer care.
Seniors can download the Ayushman App, register, and then apply for the card.
They can use their Aadhaar card to sign up.
If the app does not recognize them, they may need to complete an e-KYC process.
This helps to provide cashless healthcare to those who need it most.
The government launched the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card via the Ayushman App.
Senior citizens aged 70 and above can get the card.
The card provides free medical treatment up to ₹5 lakh annually.
The initiative is part of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).
Cardholders can access over 30,000 hospitals for treatment, including 13,352 private ones.
- Who
- The government and National Health Authority (NHA).
- What
- Launched the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card through the Ayushman App for senior citizens aged 70+.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- India
- Why
- To provide accessible and cashless healthcare to senior citizens.
- Annual health cover
- ₹5 lakh
- Age eligibility
- 70 years and above
- Medical procedures covered
- Over 1,961
- Hospitals accessible
- 30,000+ (including 13,352 private)
- Application process
- Ayushman App
- Coverage
- Pre-existing conditions covered
