Ayushman Bharat Expands Nationwide with New Rollouts in Delhi, Varanasi, and Odisha

The healthcare scheme now offers enhanced coverage for senior citizens and integrates state and central programs, backed by significant financial commitments.

• Delhi has officially launched the Ayushman Bharat scheme, with the first beneficiaries receiving Ayushman Cards granting cashless treatment for 1,961 procedures across 27 specialties.
• Prime Minister Modi emphasized the scheme’s role in ensuring free medical care and dignity for senior citizens during an event in Varanasi, where he distributed Ayushman Vay Vandana Cards.
• Odisha introduced a Unified Ayushman Bharat Health Scheme, merging state and central programs to provide healthcare coverage for 3.5 crore residents, including special provisions for women and senior citizens.
• The Odisha government has allocated Rs 27,019 crore over five years to support the scheme’s implementation, ensuring sustainable healthcare access for its citizens.
• The Ayushman Bharat initiative now guarantees immediate and comprehensive medical coverage for senior citizens, addressing long-standing gaps in public healthcare delivery.

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