Under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), which is being implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA) in partnership with state governments, a health cover of up to what amount per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation is being provided, as on August 2022?

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RRB Group D 26 Sept 2022 Shift 2 Official Paper

Answer 1

The correct answer is ₹5 lakhs.

Key Points

It is one of the world’s largest health insurance schemes financed by the government of India.
Coverage of Rs.5 lakh per family per annum for secondary and tertiary care across public and private hospitals.
Approximately 50 crore beneficiaries (over 10 crore poor and vulnerable entitled families) are eligible for the scheme.
Cashless hospitalization.
Covers up to 3 days of pre-hospitalization expenses such as medicines and diagnostics.
Covers up to 15 days of post-hospitalization expenses which include medicines and diagnostics.
No restriction on family size, gender, or age.

Additional Information

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY):
- The largest government-funded health assurance programme in the world is called AB-PMJAY.
- For secondary and tertiary hospitalizations, AB-PMJAY offers health assurance of up to Rs. 5 Lakh per family per year.
- The AB-PMJAY programme is entirely cashless and paperless.
- The advantages of AB-PMJAY are transferable throughout the nation.
- No restrictions on family size, age, or gender exist.
National Health Authority (NHA):
- The "Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana" is India's premier public health insurance/assurance programme, and the National Health Authority (NHA) is in charge of putting it into action.
- Additionally, the NHA is in charge of developing the technological foundation and carrying out the "National Digital Health Mission" to establish a National Digital Health Eco-system.