Government's Free Health Cover for Elderly Explained

The Indian government has a special health plan called Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana for people aged 70 and over.

It gives them up to 5 lakh rupees each year for free medical care, without needing to pay any premiums.

This means older people can get treatment at many hospitals without having to pay upfront.

This is different from the past, when family members shared a health cover.

Now, everyone 70+ gets their own money for medical needs.

You can sign up online or go to a local center for help.

Many elderly people have already signed up and are getting help from the program.

The goal is to make healthcare more accessible and provide dignity for older people.