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Union Cabinet Approves Health Cover for All Aged 70 and Above

  • The Union Cabinet, led by PM Modi, approved health coverage for all senior citizens aged 70 and above under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
  • This move benefits around 4.5 crore families, providing 5 lakh free health insurance per family annually.
  • Senior citizens already covered under AB PM-JAY will get an additional top-up cover of 5 lakh per year.
  • Those under other public health schemes can choose between their existing scheme or AB PM-JAY.
  • The scheme, covering 55 crore individuals, has already facilitated 7.37 crore hospital admissions.

Source: The Hindu

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