PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat scheme to extend health insurance coverage to all J&K residents
3 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi launches Ayushman Bharat scheme to extend health insurance coverage to all J&K residents

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the Ayushman Bharat scheme via video-conferencing to extend health insurance coverage to all residents of Jammu and Kashmir. The Prime Minister's Office said the scheme will ensure universal health coverage, and focus on providing financial risk protection and ensuring quality and affordable essential health services to all individuals and communities. The scheme will provide free-of-cost insurance cover to all residents of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, the PMO said, adding that it will extend financial cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per family on a floater basis to all residents of the UT. There is provision for operational extension of the 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana' to approximately 15 lakh additional families, the PMO statement said, adding that the scheme will operate on insurance mode in convergence with PM-JAY.

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PM-JAY for senior citizens: How to register for free health insurance
18 hours, 59 minutes ago

PM-JAY for senior citizens: How to register for free health insurance

India Today  

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana offers free health insurance of up to Rs 5 lakh every year to senior citizens. ENROLLING IN THE SCHEME: A SIMPLE PROCESS Senior citizens or their family members can begin the enrolment process by downloading the Ayushman Bharat app from the Google Play Store or the official website. A HEALTHIER FUTURE FOR …

Odisha Announces Ayushman Bharat Scheme for 3.5 Crore People
1 week ago

Odisha Announces Ayushman Bharat Scheme for 3.5 Crore People

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to roll out the Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme in the financial year 2024-25, alongside the introduction of the Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana health insurance cards. Announcing the plan on Monday, the minister revealed that the scheme would initially cover approximately 3.5 crore people in Odisha. The Ayushman Bharat scheme will be implemented across approximately 27,000 medical …

Healthcare saw major reforms in past 10 years: HDK
1 month, 1 week ago

Healthcare saw major reforms in past 10 years: HDK

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy said a major revolution has taken place to build a healthy India in the last ten years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Delivering the convocation address at the graduation ceremony of the 14th batch of Rajarajeswari Medical College here on Tuesday, he said, “In the past decade, …

Free Health Cover for Elderly: A Heartfelt Gesture from PM Modi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Free Health Cover for Elderly: A Heartfelt Gesture from PM Modi

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced free Rs 5 lakh medical insurance for all citizens aged 70 years and above, irrespective of their income level. This is part of the flagship scheme Ayushman Bharat-PM Jan Arogya Yojana which was launched in 2018 for vulnerable sections with a cover of Rs 5 lakh per family for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation.

Lakhs to be deprived of healthcare due to Ayushman Bharat launch in state: BJD
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lakhs to be deprived of healthcare due to Ayushman Bharat launch in state: BJD

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The BJD on Tuesday alleged that lakhs of poor families will be deprived of proper healthcare facilities if the state government introduces Ayushman Bharat scheme in Odisha. Speaking to mediapersons, Opposition chief whip and senior BJD leader Pramila Mallik said around 96.5 lakh families were covered under Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, the signature scheme of the previous BJD government. …

PM Modi Launches Health Cover Plan for Senior Citizens, Hits Out at Delhi and West Bengal Governments
1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi Launches Health Cover Plan for Senior Citizens, Hits Out at Delhi and West Bengal Governments

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a health cover plan for citizens aged 70 and above under the government's flagship Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). The scheme will provide health coverage to all eligible senior citizens regardless of their income. Modi highlighted that the scheme was a blessing for every person associated with it, be it a …

PM Modi Extends Ayushman Bharat to Senior Citizens Aged 70 Yrs, Above
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi Extends Ayushman Bharat to Senior Citizens Aged 70 Yrs, Above

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme to senior citizens aged 70 years and above. The scheme will provide free treatment in hospitals for people aged above 70, with the government providing a card called the Ayushman Vaya Vandana card. Modi highlighted the progress made in India's healthcare sector over the past decade and expressed …

PM Modi Denies That He Is Impeding Ayushman Bharat Scheme in Delhi and WB
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi Denies That He Is Impeding Ayushman Bharat Scheme in Delhi and WB

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses his disappointment over the non-implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme in Delhi and West Bengal. He claims that political interests are preventing the governments from joining the scheme, which would benefit the elderly citizens of these states.

Ayushman Bharat: A Comprehensive Health Cover for Senior Citizens Above 70
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ayushman Bharat: A Comprehensive Health Cover for Senior Citizens Above 70

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, a health coverage program for senior citizens aged 70 and above. The Vice President Kamala Harris will also make her closing argument at the Ellipse near the White House. The Vatican will publish its first report on child sexual abuse, while the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince …

PM modi to unveil Ayushman Bharat scheme for senior citizens in October
3 months ago

PM modi to unveil Ayushman Bharat scheme for senior citizens in October

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the expanded Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, to include all people aged 70 and above irrespective of their socio-economic status, in October, Union health minister JP Nadda said on Friday. Narendra Modi “The Cabinet recently approved expanding the benefits under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme to include senior citizens who are 70 …

Modi 3.0 Health Boost In 100 Days: Ayushman Bharat Free Insurance For All Above 70 To Cheaper Cancer Medicines
3 months ago

Modi 3.0 Health Boost In 100 Days: Ayushman Bharat Free Insurance For All Above 70 To Cheaper Cancer Medicines

News 18  

The Modi government 3.0 has focused on providing accessible healthcare services within first 100 days. Among the key steps are expansion of Ayushman Bharat scheme, 75,000 new medical seats, U-WIN portal for vaccinations and customs duty exemption on cancer medication. The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana scheme has been expanded to provide free insurance of up to Rs …

Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme: How to apply for senior citizen’s health insurance?
3 months, 1 week ago

Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme: How to apply for senior citizen’s health insurance?

The Hindu  

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana is the Government’s flagship health insurance policy, which was introduced in September 2018. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved health coverage to all the senior citizens aged 70 and above irrespective of income under the flagship scheme, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. This will benefit …

PM Modi on Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance: We are committed to ensuring affordable, top-quality healthcare for every Indian
3 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi on Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance: We are committed to ensuring affordable, top-quality healthcare for every Indian

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his government is committed to ensuring accessible, affordable, and top-quality healthcare for every Indian. In this context, the Cabinet today has decided to further expand the ambit of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY to provide health coverage for all citizens above 70 years," Mr. Modi said in a post on X. In a post on …

Rajiv Aarogyasri Health Scheme in Telangana: Rs 10 lakh coverage, 163 procedures added
5 months ago

Rajiv Aarogyasri Health Scheme in Telangana: Rs 10 lakh coverage, 163 procedures added

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Enhancing the benefit under the healthcare services in the state, the Congress government on Monday announced that the health insurance cover under the Rajiv Aarogyasri Health Scheme will be increased from the existing Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh per family per annum. The government has added 163 new health procedures to the existing list of 1,672 procedures …

Govt Plans Major Expansion Of Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance Scheme: Report
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt Plans Major Expansion Of Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance Scheme: Report

ABP News  

The central government is considering a major expansion of its Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme in a bid to enhance healthcare accessibility. Launched to provide secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation coverage up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually, the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana was allocated Rs 7,200 crore in the interim Budget of 2024. President Droupadi …

Budget 2024: Health insurers seek more attractive tax incentives—and a regulator
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Health insurers seek more attractive tax incentives—and a regulator

Live Mint  

In the interim budget for 2024-25 presented in February, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman increased the government’s allocation towards the health sector by nearly 14%. “To enable better retail health insurance penetration, the government can consider categorising them under a separate HSN code and lowering the tax to 5%," says Parimal Heda, chief investment officer, GoDigit General Insurance. The tax on …

Ayushman Bharat health scheme to provide free treatment to those aged above 70 years: President Murmu
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ayushman Bharat health scheme to provide free treatment to those aged above 70 years: President Murmu

The Hindu  

“All citizens aged above 70 years will be provided free treatment under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme,” President Droupadi Murmu said on June 27. “Under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, free health services are being provided to 55 crore beneficiaries,” Ms. Murmu said. Now, all the elderly above 70 years of age will also be covered and …

Ayushman Bharat health scheme to provide free treatment to those aged above 70 years: Prez
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ayushman Bharat health scheme to provide free treatment to those aged above 70 years: Prez

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: All citizens aged above 70 years will be provided free treatment under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday. Under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, free health services are being provided to 55 crore beneficiaries, Murmu said. Now all the elderly above 70 years of age will also be covered and …

Asha, Anganwadi workers to collect data on people above 70 yrs of age to bring them under government health scheme
6 months, 1 week ago

Asha, Anganwadi workers to collect data on people above 70 yrs of age to bring them under government health scheme

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Accredited Social Health Activists and Anganwadi workers will be collecting data on individuals above 70 years of age to bring them under the purview of the government's free healthcare scheme, according to the officials aware of the matter. The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana is the largest health insurance scheme in the world, providing coverage of up …

New govt will extend Ayushman Bharat scheme to Odisha, says BJP state chief
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New govt will extend Ayushman Bharat scheme to Odisha, says BJP state chief

Hindustan Times  

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party will soon implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme for the people living in and outside the state, the party’s Odisha unit chief Manmohan Samal said on Wednesday. Odisha Bharatiya Janata Party president Manmohan Samal with party leaders release the party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls Samal said the Biju Swasthya …

Inclusion of Septuagenarians in Ayushman Bharat: A Step Forward - News18
8 months ago

Inclusion of Septuagenarians in Ayushman Bharat: A Step Forward - News18

News 18  

The BJP manifesto for the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha elections, which includes among other things a promise to bring senior citizens aged 70 and above within the ambit of the government’s flagship healthcare program for the vulnerable sections of society, is a welcome step. Mercifully, it has not promised Ayushmaan cover for ‘very senior citizens’, the entry point for which …

Free ration, Ayushman for senior citizens, UCC: Key points of BJP's manifesto for Lok Sabha elections 2024
8 months, 1 week ago

Free ration, Ayushman for senior citizens, UCC: Key points of BJP's manifesto for Lok Sabha elections 2024

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released the Bharatiya Janata Party 's manifesto - sankalp patra for the Lok Sabha elections which has a special focus on the poor, youth, farmers and women, and asserted that the need for a stable government with full majority was necessary when the world was passing through uncertain times. Continue Providing Free and Quality …

Tripura government launches its health insurance scheme
10 months, 1 week ago

Tripura government launches its health insurance scheme

The Hindu  

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday launched the ‘Chief Minister Jan Arogya Yojana’, which is in line with the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. He mentioned that those who have not been covered by Ayushman Bharat or any other government insurance scheme will now be able to benefit from this new health scheme. Mr. Saha stated that …

Ayush is being integrated with new, upcoming AIIMS: junior Health Minister
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ayush is being integrated with new, upcoming AIIMS: junior Health Minister

The Hindu  

Following the Central government’s initiative to co-locate AYUSH facilities at Primary Health Centres, Community Health Centres and District Hospitals to provide choice to patients for different systems of medicines under a single window, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Bharati Pravin Pawar in her written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday noted that AYUSH services had …

Budget 2024: Healthcare cover under Ayushman Bharat to be extended to all ASHA, anganwadi workers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Healthcare cover under Ayushman Bharat to be extended to all ASHA, anganwadi workers

India TV News  

The government on Thursday during the Budget 2024-25 session announced the extension of healthcare coverage under Ayushman Bharat to all ASHA and anganwadi workers. “The health cover under the Ayushman Bharat scheme will be extended to all ASHA and Anganwadi workers and helpers,” said the Finance Minister during her Union Budget 2024-25 speech. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana is …

PM Modi releases first instalment of benefits to one lakh people under tribal welfare scheme
11 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi releases first instalment of benefits to one lakh people under tribal welfare scheme

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on January 15 that the country can develop only if benefits of various welfare schemes reach all, asserting that it is his guarantee that everyone, even those in the remotest of areas, will benefit from them. Releasing the first instalment of ₹540 crore to one lakh beneficiaries of a rural housing scheme under the Pradhan …

Health Ministry urges Delhi, Odisha, West Bengal to join AB-PMJAY scheme
1 year, 2 months ago

Health Ministry urges Delhi, Odisha, West Bengal to join AB-PMJAY scheme

The Hindu  

The Union Health Ministry on September 25 urged Delhi, Odisha, and West Bengal to join the Centre’s flagship health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, to ensure that quality healthcare is made accessible to all. Speaking at the inaugural session of Arogya Manthan, being held to celebrate five years of the PM-JAY and two years of the …

On His B’Day, PM Modi Says ‘Ayushman Bhav’ to Nation: Scheme to Improve Healthcare in Every Village, Town
1 year, 3 months ago

On His B’Day, PM Modi Says ‘Ayushman Bhav’ to Nation: Scheme to Improve Healthcare in Every Village, Town

News 18  

The Union Health Ministry has launched a country-wide health campaign ‘Ayushman Bhav’ on September 17 to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. As outlined by the Union Health Ministry, this initiative encompasses various measures, including ‘Ayushman – Apke Dwar 3.0’, ‘Ayushman Sabhas’, and ‘Ayushman Melas’, all aimed at achieving complete coverage of health schemes. According to the Ministry of Health …

Ayushman Bhav to mark PM’s birthday: 10 things to know about health campaign
1 year, 3 months ago

Ayushman Bhav to mark PM’s birthday: 10 things to know about health campaign

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday is being celebrated with the launch of a new health campaign. Ayushman Bhav campaign: All you need to know 1)The 'Ayushman Bhav' campaign, initiated by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, is a comprehensive nationwide healthcare initiative that aims to provide saturation coverage of healthcare services, reaching every village and town …

President Droupadi Murmu to launch 'Ayushman Bhav' campaign virtually today | Here are DETAILS
1 year, 3 months ago

President Droupadi Murmu to launch 'Ayushman Bhav' campaign virtually today | Here are DETAILS

India TV News  

Ayushman Bhav campaign launch: In an event set to redefine healthcare accessibility and inclusivity across India, President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the visionary 'Ayushman Bhav' campaign today. The 'Ayushman Bhav' campaign, initiated by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, is a comprehensive nationwide healthcare initiative that aims to provide saturation coverage of healthcare services, reaching every …

'Ayushman Bhava' campaign to be introduced during 'Seva Pakhwada': Union Health Minister Mandaviya
1 year, 3 months ago

'Ayushman Bhava' campaign to be introduced during 'Seva Pakhwada': Union Health Minister Mandaviya

The Hindu  

A campaign to ensure optimum delivery of health schemes to every intended beneficiary, including those in the last mile, will be launched by the President on September 13, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on September 11. Though the "Ayushman Bhava" campaign will be launched on September 13, it will be introduced during the 'Seva Pakhwada' starting on Prime Minister …

49% Ayushman Bharat card recipients are women, informs Modi govt
1 year, 4 months ago

49% Ayushman Bharat card recipients are women, informs Modi govt

Op India  

On Friday, the Union Minister of State for Health SP Singh Baghel informed the Lok Sabha that about 49% Ayushman Bharat card holders are women. He also added that 141 health packages, provided under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, cater to women exclusively. It must be mentioned that the Union government provides ₹5 lakh health cover per family …

Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY led to huge out-of-pocket expenditure savings related to hospitalisations: Satya Pal Singh Baghel
1 year, 4 months ago

Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY led to huge out-of-pocket expenditure savings related to hospitalisations: Satya Pal Singh Baghel

The Hindu  

The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana has resulted in huge out-of-pocket expenditure savings related to hospitalisations for the targeted beneficiaries, Minister of State for Health S. P. Singh Baghel told the Rajya Sabha on July 25. "As of July 19, 2023, 5.39 crore hospital admissions worth ₹66,236 crore have been authorised which is a direct out-of-pocket expenditure saving," Mr. …

Centre urges States, Union Territories to achieve 100% Ayushman Bharat card saturation
1 year, 5 months ago

Centre urges States, Union Territories to achieve 100% Ayushman Bharat card saturation

The Hindu  

The Union government has urged all States and Union Territories to achieve 100% Ayushman Bharat card saturation by utilising the services of grassroots-level healthcare workers. The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana is billed as the largest government- Stakeholders have also been directed to set up State offices and carry out review and regular monitoring of the programme. The …

TS pushes Ayushman Bharat, patients happy
1 year, 5 months ago

TS pushes Ayushman Bharat, patients happy

Deccan Chronicle  

ADILABAD: The state government, which has been criticised in the past for allegedly ignoring the Centre’s schemes, however, in a change of tack, is actively promoting the Ayushman Bharat scheme by opening accounts for beneficiaries and the needy to avail of benefits. Besides the Ayushman Bharat, the state government also got funds for constructing houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas …

Ayushmann has limited reach, Chiranjeevi scheme benefitting lakhs: Jairam Ramesh
1 year, 5 months ago

Ayushmann has limited reach, Chiranjeevi scheme benefitting lakhs: Jairam Ramesh

Hindustan Times  

Senior Indian National Congress leader and MP Jairam Ramesh in a tweet on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for criticising the Chiranjeevi Scheme of the Rajasthan government. Emphasising the exposure and expansion of the Chiranjeevi scheme in Rajasthan, Ramesh stated, “The Ayushmann Bharat Scheme is for a limited number of people, but lakhs of families are already benefitted from …

Ayushman Bharat Arogya Karnataka: Team of officials to visit Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu to study health insurance schemes
1 year, 5 months ago

Ayushman Bharat Arogya Karnataka: Team of officials to visit Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu to study health insurance schemes

The Hindu  

Based on a high-level review of the Ayushman Bharat Arogya Karnataka health scheme, the State Health Department is now weighing the pros and cons of adopting the insurance mode of the health scheme over the existing assurance mode. To study the functioning of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana /State health scheme on insurance mode and the relative advantages …

Prepare Ayushman Bharat cards for those eligible on priority: U.P. CM Adityanath to officials
1 year, 6 months ago

Prepare Ayushman Bharat cards for those eligible on priority: U.P. CM Adityanath to officials

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on June 22 directed officials to prepare Ayushman Bharat cards of those eligible on priority, saying money should not be an obstacle to avail health facilities. Under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, the government provides an annual health coverage of ₹5 lakh per family and all beneficiaries receive Ayushman Bharat cards. …

Treatment worth ₹61,501 crore provided under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
1 year, 6 months ago

Treatment worth ₹61,501 crore provided under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

The Hindu  

Cancer treatment, emergency care, orthopaedic and urology top the tertiary care specialities treatment availed by beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana till date, as per data released by the Health Ministry on Wednesday. Approximately 49% of Ayushman card recipients are women and over 48% of total authorised hospital admissions under the AB PM-JAY scheme have been …

PM Modi's Social Security Schemes: Over 55 crore enrollments registered in 8 years in three national programmes
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi's Social Security Schemes: Over 55 crore enrollments registered in 8 years in three national programmes

Firstpost  

PMJJBY has provided support to 6.64 lakh families receiving ₹ 13,290 crore worth of claims. About 55 crore people have enrolled themselves in the three new national social security schemes launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that these social security schemes are dedicated to the welfare of the citizens, recognising the need for …

Ayushman Bharat Diwas 2023: History, Significance and Key Features of PM-Jan Arogya Yojana
1 year, 7 months ago

Ayushman Bharat Diwas 2023: History, Significance and Key Features of PM-Jan Arogya Yojana

News 18  

AYUSHMAN BHARAT DIWAS 2023: A significant portion of India’s population lives below the poverty line and cannot afford expensive healthcare facilities. Ayushman Bharat Yojana is a government health scheme that provides healthcare to those who belong to the economically weaker sections in India. AYUSHMAN BHARAT DIWAS 2023: KEY FACTS Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, was launched on …

PM Modi unveils first AIIMS in Northeast
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi unveils first AIIMS in Northeast

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14 inaugurated the first All India Institute of Medical Sciences in the Northeast at Changsari near Guwahati. “We are moving forward with the mantra of India’s development through the development of the Northeast… The government’s policy, intentions and commitment are not driven by self-interest but by the spirit of ‘nation first and people first’,” …

India may further expand the ambit of world's largest govt-funded healthcare program PM-JAY
1 year, 11 months ago

India may further expand the ambit of world's largest govt-funded healthcare program PM-JAY

Firstpost  

New Delhi: With an aim to extend the provide accessible and affordable healthcare facilities to the more people, the BJP ruled Centre may announce an expansion in the coverage of world’s largest government funded healthcare program ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana’ during the upcoming union budget. According to sources familiar with the matter, “The proposal to extend the benefits to …

Modi govt launches Digital Health Incentive Scheme under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
2 years ago

Modi govt launches Digital Health Incentive Scheme under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

Op India  

On December 22, Thursday, the National Health Authority announced a Digital Health Incentive Scheme for the stakeholders in the health sector. As per a press release issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, this scheme aims to boost health transactions in India under the flagship Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission scheme. Notably, NHA on December 17 informed that over …

PM Modi to launch PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards distribution in Gujarat today
2 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi to launch PMJAY-MA Yojana Ayushman cards distribution in Gujarat today

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday attend an event to distribute Ayushman cards to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana–Ma Amrutam scheme in Gujarat, officials said. PM Modi will join the programme organised in Gujarat capital Gandhinagar in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel via video conference and will also interact with three beneficiaries, an official …

Need Tailored Medical Insurance Product for Middle Class: NITI Aayog Member Paul
2 years, 2 months ago

Need Tailored Medical Insurance Product for Middle Class: NITI Aayog Member Paul

News 18  

NITI Aayog member Dr V K Paul on Tuesday underscored the need for a tailored medical insurance product for the middle class in the country, saying only 6.8 per cent of individuals have private insurance. NITI Aayog has been talking about this “missing middle” of 30-40 crore who need insurance, Paul said at ‘FICCI HEAL 2022’ organised by the Federation …

Centre to set up escrow account for payments under Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme
2 years, 3 months ago

Centre to set up escrow account for payments under Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme

Hindustan Times  

The Union health ministry is considering setting up an escrow account to help quickly settle payments under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, people aware of the matter said, explaining how the plan will keep funds flowing to hospitals even if central or state government departments, who share the costs, delay in releasing money. “There have been some complaints of …

Union minister interacts with patients in Gudivada
2 years, 3 months ago

Union minister interacts with patients in Gudivada

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Union minister of state for health Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar emphasised that Ayushman Bharat scheme of the centre should be publicised widely, so that it could be fully implemented in Andhra Pradesh. Dr. Bharati Pawar informed the hospital doctors that Prime Minister Janani Suraksha Yojana, Janani Suraksha Sishu Yojana and Ayushman Bharat schemes are available at all government hospitals …

Ayushman Bharat insurance scheme also on Paytm app. Check your eligibility
2 years, 3 months ago

Ayushman Bharat insurance scheme also on Paytm app. Check your eligibility

Hindustan Times  

Online payments app Paytm has now introduced Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana or Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance to enable users to check their eligibility, the company said in a statement. With the Paytm app, the users can now access the list of private and government hospitals which offer the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. Paytm has brought …

Boosting cancer treatment facilities a key focus of Modi government, says health officials
2 years, 3 months ago

Boosting cancer treatment facilities a key focus of Modi government, says health officials

The Hindu  

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to inaugurate Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital & Research Centre at Mohali in Punjab on Wednesday, officials said the health facility is significant due to reports of increasing cancer prevalence in parts of the state. They noted that treatment of cancer under 'Ayushman Bharat', a health insurance scheme for the poor, has been a prime …

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