Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Ayushman Bharat Scheme: Family Struggles in Mumbai
A family in Mumbai faced challenges while trying to use the Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) for their sick relative.
This program is meant to help people get free hospital care.
The family had this card, but had difficulties gaining care.
One family member described the experience as horrific, which exposed issues in the health system.
A family in Mumbai faced issues trying to access healthcare.
The family member, Divya Unny, held both private insurance and an AB-PMJAY card.
The article describes issues with the central government’s health insurance scheme.
The father of the family member collapsed in Mulund East home.
Divya Unny shared her experience via social media.
- Who
- Writer and family, and hospitals.
- What
- Experiencing issues with the Ayushman Bharat health scheme.
- When
- July 29, around 5:30 AM
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To seek medical care.
- Program Name
- Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)
- Issue
- Difficulties accessing healthcare
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Individual
- Divya Unny