Over 93 lakh Ayushman cards issued for senior citizens aged 70+

The Indian government has issued over 93 lakh Ayushman cards to senior citizens aged 70 and above under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme.

This scheme provides a health cover of Rs.

5 lakh per family per year for hospitalisation.

The scheme was expanded in October 2024 to include all senior citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of their socio-economic status.

As of December 2025, more than 93 lakh cards have been issued, and 7.89 lakh hospital admissions have been authorised for senior citizens.

The scheme also covers ASHA, AWW, AWH workers and their families, with over 41.34 lakh cards issued for these categories.

The government has settled over 2.02 crore claims amounting to Rs 28,732.18 crore in the last financial year.

The scheme is continuously being expanded to include new procedures, hospitals, and beneficiaries.