6th anniversary: India's Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme continues to provide health coverage to 12.34 crore families, expanding to include all citizens aged 70 and older.

On its sixth anniversary, India's Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme, launched in 2018, continues to provide critical health coverage to 12.34 crore families, offering up to Rs 5 lakh annually for hospitalization. Recently, coverage was expanded to include all citizens aged 70 and older, benefiting about 60 million seniors. While successful in reducing medical expenses, the scheme faces challenges like addressing outpatient costs and ensuring capacity for growing demand amid India's aging population.

September 22, 2024
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