Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Ayushman Vay Vandana Card: Free Healthcare for Seniors
The government offers the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card to help senior citizens with healthcare costs.
It provides up to Rs 5 lakh each year for medical treatments, including surgeries and hospital stays.
If you're 70 or older and an Indian citizen, you can get this card, and it's free.
You can apply online using the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission app or go to a hospital or Common Service Centre to register.
This helps make healthcare more affordable for older people.
The Ayushman Vay Vandana Card provides free medical coverage up to Rs 5 lakh annually for senior citizens aged 70 and above.
It is a part of the Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) initiative.
Coverage includes over 1,500 medical procedures such as surgeries, hospitalizations, and treatments like dialysis.
Eligibility requires being at least 70 years old and an Indian citizen, with a valid Aadhaar card needed.
Applicants can apply online through the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission app or offline at hospitals and CSCs.
- Who
- Senior citizens aged 70 or above, with Indian citizenship.
- What
- A medical insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh worth of free medical treatment annually to senior citizens.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but an extension of the existing PM-JAY.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To support the elderly population with rising healthcare costs and improve healthcare access.
- Scheme Name
- Ayushman Vay Vandana Card
- Coverage Amount
- Up to Rs 5 lakh per year
- Target Population
- Senior citizens aged 70 and above
- Eligibility
- Indian Citizen, age 70+
- Coverage
- Over 1,500 medical procedures
- Application Methods
- Online (app) and Offline (hospitals, CSCs)
