Ayushman Vay Vandana free health cover for senior citizens aged 70 and above
आयुष्मान वय वंदना कार्ड
Paid by National Health Authority, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India · 🇮🇳 India
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 4 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
In October 2024, Government of India expanded AB-PMJAY to provide free health cover of Rs. 5 lakh per year to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, irrespective of their socio-economic status.
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2203007
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.pib.gov.in
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