Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme

Prelims – Current events of national importance

Mains (GS II)– Government Policies & Interventions | Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health

Why in News?

The Delhi government launched the Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme recently.

• This initiative is a senior healthcare-centric extension of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY) scheme.
• It offers senior citizens a comprehensive health cover of up to ₹10 lakh annually.
• Age requirement - 70 years or above.
• Nodal Ministry – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
• Objectives - Offer free healthcare services for elderly individuals.
• Provide access to a network of government and private hospitals for cashless treatments.
• Ensure financial assistance for costly treatments, medicines, and associated healthcare needs.
• Free diagnostics - All diagnostic tests and health check-ups are provided free of cost.
• Vay Vandana Card - Under the scheme, each registered senior citizen will be provided with a unique health card.
• This card will store their health records, health check-up information and emergency service details.
• The card provides access to a wide range of healthcare services at both government and private hospitals that are part of the ABPM-JAY network.
• Eligibility - Everyone will benefit from this scheme, regardless of their financial background.
• Treatments covered - Coronary angioplasty, hip fractures/replacement, gallbladder removal, cataract surgery, prostate resection, and stroke, among others.

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