Ayushman Bharat Yojana: In order to provide better health facilities to every section of the country, the Modi government at the Center has started Pradhan Mantri Jan-Arogya Yojana i.e. Ayushman Bharat Yojana. This is the world’s biggest health scheme, through which crores of low income and middle class people are getting the benefit of free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh. The Modi government at the Center launched this scheme on September 23, 2018. If you also want to take advantage of this scheme, then you can easily apply for it.
What is the eligibility of Ayushman Bharat Scheme?
Before applying for Ayushman Bharat scheme, it is necessary to get information about its eligibility. The government has launched this scheme for the people of poor and weak income group. Tribal (SC / ST) homeless, destitute, person seeking charity or alms, laborer etc can take advantage of this scheme. If you want to check your eligibility then visit the official website of PMJAY. Click on the Am I Eligible tab here. After this you will be redirected to a page where you can easily check your eligibility. On this page you will have to enter your mobile number and ration card number. After this you will get to know your eligibility in a few minutes.
Benefits of these facilities are available under the scheme
Under this scheme, the beneficiaries get the facility of free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh in government or private hospitals of the country. Along with this, the government bears all the expenses for the next 15 days even after being admitted to the hospital. The special thing about this scheme is that in this, all the members of the family get the benefit of the scheme by paying attention to their age and number. In this, you do not have to pay even a single rupee as cash because Ayushman Yojana is completely a cashless scheme.
These documents will be needed-
- Aadhar card
- Ration card
- income certificate
- Caste Certificate (if needed)
- mobile number
- passport size photo
How to apply for the scheme
- To apply for Ayushman Bharat scheme, first of all visit its official website.
- For new registration, click on the tab of ‘New Registration’ or ‘Apply’.
- After this you will have to enter the information of your name, gender, Aadhaar number, ration card etc.
- Keep in mind that whatever information you enter should be correct and cross check it.
- Upload all the documents asked for.
- Check the entire application form once and then submit it.
- After the application is submitted, the officials will review your application.
- After this you will easily get health card under Ayushman Bharat scheme.
