nder the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana, senior citizens aged 70 years and above are provided with free health insurance cover of up to Rs 5 lakh. The scheme aims to make health services accessible and affordable to the elderly, allowing them to get treatment without worrying about their health expenses. Under the scheme, all senior citizens will be issued Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card, which they can use for free treatment in government and some private hospitals.
*Key Points of Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana:*
- *Eligibility:* All senior citizens aged 70 years and above are eligible for this scheme.
- *Health Insurance Cover:* Under the scheme, senior citizens are provided with free health insurance cover of up to Rs 5 lakh.
- *Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card:* All eligible senior citizens will be issued Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card, which they can use for free treatment in government and some private hospitals.
- *Benefits:* Under the scheme, senior citizens will get free treatment facility, which will provide relief in their health expenses.
Collector Shri Nileshkumar Mahadev Kshirsagar has directed the Chief Medical and Health Officer to promote Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana on a campaign basis, so that the elderly people of the district above 70 years of age can get the benefit of free health scheme. ¹ ²
