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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