Ayushman Bharat Vay Vandana Card (70+ Senior Citizens): Eligibility, ₹5 Lakh Cover & Registration Guide
आयुष्मान भारत वय वंदना कार्ड (70+ वरिष्ठ नागरिक): ₹5 लाख का मुफ्त इलाज, पात्रता एवं ऑनलाइन आवेदन प्रक्रिया
By Shivam Tiwari, Founder of FormSutra
In a landmark social security expansion, the Government of India has extended Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, irrespective of family income, socioeconomic caste census (SECC) criteria, or economic status. Beneficiaries receive a dedicated Ayushman Vay Vandana Card providing ₹5 Lakh per year in cashless secondary and tertiary hospitalization coverage.
Steps
- Verify Age & Date of Birth on Aadhaar Card
- Access the NHA Beneficiary Portal or Ayushman App
- Perform Aadhaar e-KYC & Live Facial Capture
- Declaration for Existing Central/State Government Health Schemes
- Instant Approval & Ayushman Vay Vandana Card Download