central government scheme
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Common abbreviation: PM-JAYThe largest health assurance scheme in the world, providing cashless secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
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The largest health assurance scheme in the world, providing cashless secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
PM-JAY is a visionary scheme aimed at providing health cover to over 12 crore poor and vulnerable families, covering approximately 50 crore beneficiaries.
To reduce catastrophic out-of-pocket health expenditure and provide financial risk protection against medical emergencies.
Families categorized as poor or vulnerable in the SECC database (BPL cardholders, SC/ST, and low-income families).
Cashless hospitalization cover of ₹5,00,000 per family per year for secondary and tertiary care.
National Health Authority (NHA) operational mandates and guidelines.