Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Ayushman Bharat Yojana Provides Health Benefits to Vulnerable in India
Imagine a health insurance plan called Ayushman Bharat that helps poor families in India.
It gives them money to pay for hospital visits and treatments.
It's like a safety net so they don't have to worry about how they'll pay for healthcare.
In a place called Latur, the plan has been especially helpful for women.
The government started this plan in 2018 to make healthcare better for many people.
Recently, it was expanded to help all senior citizens over 70 as well.
If you are eligible, you can get treatment at hospitals all over India.
Ayushman Bharat Yojana provides free health insurance up to Rs 5 lakh per year to economically weaker families.
The scheme has been particularly beneficial for women in Latur, Maharashtra, offering them accessible healthcare.
Launched on September 23, 2018, Ayushman Bharat aims to replace fragmented healthcare with a comprehensive approach.
Coverage extends to over 10.74 crore poor and vulnerable families, representing nearly 50 crore individuals.
On October 29, 2024, coverage was extended to all senior citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of socio-economic status.
- Who
- The scheme benefits economically weaker families and, now, all senior citizens over 70.
- What
- Ayushman Bharat Yojana provides free health insurance.
- When
- Launched on September 23, 2018, and the extension for senior citizens on October 29, 2024.
- Where
- Latur, Maharashtra, and across India.
- Why
- To provide accessible healthcare and reduce the financial burden for the poor and vulnerable.
- Scheme Name
- Ayushman Bharat Yojana
- Coverage
- Up to Rs 5 lakh per year
- Target Population
- Economically weaker families and senior citizens (70+)
- Launch Date
- September 23, 2018
- Location of Benefit
- Across India
- Number of Hospitals
- 31,466 empanelled hospitals
- Claims Settled
- Over 1.06 lakh (since Vay Vandana extension)