What are the key aspects of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)
Exploring the scale and impact of the PM-JAY scheme on healthcare in India.
- PM-JAY aims to provide health insurance coverage of up to 5 lakh rupees per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
- The scheme covers over 50 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable households, making it one of the largest government-sponsored health insurance schemes globally.
- PM-JAY provides cashless and paperless access to services for the beneficiary at the point of service in any empaneled hospital across India.
- It includes a comprehensive range of services, including pre and post-hospitalization expenses, diagnostics, and treatment.
- PM-JAY has led to increased access to healthcare services for millions of Indians, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses and improving health outcomes.
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