What are the key features of the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and how has the enrolment been progressing recently
The Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) aims to provide health insurance coverage to the vulnerable sections of society. The recent enrolment numbers have shown significant progress.
1. Key Features of AB-PMJAY:
- Health insurance coverage for vulnerable sections of society.
- Coverage of up to Rs. 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
- Cashless treatment at empaneled hospitals.
- Portability across any part of the country.
- Coverage for pre-existing conditions from the first day of the policy.
- Over 1.5 crore families enrolled in the scheme so far.
- Expansion of coverage to more families in both urban and rural areas.
- Increased awareness campaigns leading to higher enrolment rates.
- Efforts to streamline the enrolment process for easier access.
- Partnerships with state governments to accelerate enrolment and implementation.
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