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Ayushman Bharat is a government-supported health insurance scheme for seniors over 70 years of age which provides up to 5 lakhs of coverage.
Here are steps to apply for the scheme
Start by visiting www.pmjay.gov.in. This is the official portal for the scheme.
This will redirect you to a separate page designated for the new senior citizen rollout.
Smartphone users may use face authentication via the website. Otherwise, they can also visit a Common Service Centre (CSC), PM-JAY kiosk, or an empanelled hospital to complete Aadhaar-based biometric verification.
To apply for this scheme, you will require the following documents: an Aadhaar card, a Ration card (if available) or any government-recognised family ID, like a Parivar Pehchan Patra (in some states).
Once the details are verified, an Ayushman Bharat e-card with a unique ID will be generated. This card is important, it is what hospitals use to provide cashless treatment under the scheme.