The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved extension of health coverage of all above 70 years of age irrespective of their income under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
After the Cabinet meeting, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made a commitment that all senior citizens above the age of 70 years will be given coverage under Ayushman Bharat PM Jan Arogya Yojana. There are many families which are already covered and have senior citizens. In such families, additional coverage, top-up coverage will be Rs 5 lakh.”
