Get Rs 5 Lakh Health Cover: How Senior Citizens Can Enroll For Ayushman Bharat Vaya Vandana Card

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, now available for all senior citizens aged 70 years and above, irrespective of their economic background. Under this scheme, eligible senior citizens can avail of free medical treatment worth up to Rs 5 lakh. The scheme aims to support elderly citizens with essential healthcare services.

Key Features of Ayushman Bharat For Senior CitizensThe Ayushman Bharat scheme for senior citizens is simple and accessible. The only requirement is that the individual should be aged 70 or above, based on the age recorded in their Aadhaar card. No income criteria apply, meaning anyone from any financial background—whether poor, middle class, or wealthy—can benefit from this scheme. What Is The Benefits Of Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card?Eligible seniors will be issued an Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card, a universal health card granting access to free treatment in hospitals registered under the Ayushman Bharat network. How To Apply For The Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card?Seniors can apply for the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card using either a mobile app or an online portal. Here’s a quick guide:- Applying via Mobile App- Download Ayushman App from the app store.- Login as a beneficiary, then enter your mobile number, CAPTCHA, and authenticate.- Fill in Aadhaar and beneficiary details. If not found, follow the e-KYC process.- Complete the form by adding necessary details like PIN code and family information.- Submit the application and, once approved, download the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card.

How To Apply via the Official Website?- Visit beneficiary.nha.gov.in and log in using your mobile number and CAPTCHA.- Click on the senior citizen enrollment option for those aged 70 and above.- Fill in Aadhaar and contact details, complete e-KYC, and add family details.- Submit the application. After approval, you can download the card within 15 minutes.- With Aadhaar-based e-KYC as the only requirement, the scheme makes it easy for seniors to access quality healthcare without the hassle of extensive documentation.