18-11-2024 02:04 PM | Source: Accord Fintech
Ayushman Vay Vandana enrolment crosses 10 lakh mark within three weeks of rollout

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In a significant milestone, Ayushman Vay Vandana enrolment crossed 10 lakh mark, within three weeks of the card’s rollout by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on October 29, 2024. 

More than 10 lakh senior citizens aged 70 and above have enrolled for the newly launched Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, enabling them to access free healthcare benefits under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). Around 4 lakh enrolments under Ayushman Vay Vandana card are by females.

Since the launch of the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, treatments worth over Rs 9 crore have been authorized, benefiting more than 4,800 senior citizens aged 70 and above, including over 1,400 women. These treatments cover a range of conditions, including coronary angioplasty, hip fractures/replacement, gallbladder removal, cataract surgery, prostate resection, and stroke, among others.