Government schemes
What is Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY?
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY is a centrally sponsored run by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, launched in 2018.
The detail
| Ministry | Health and Family Welfare |
|---|---|
| Launched | 2018 |
| Type | centrally sponsored |
| Funding | 60:40 Centre:State; 90:10 for NE and Himalayan states |
| Aim | Rs 5 lakh health cover per family per year for hospitalisation, for bottom 40% of population; seniors 70+ added in 2024 |
Commonly confused: Implemented by the National Health Authority; the Rs 5 lakh cover is per FAMILY per year, not per person.
Source: pmjay.gov.in/
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