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SchemeArchiveSunday, 23 September 2018

Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), 2018

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Summary
World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
Key Facts
TypeScheme
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedSunday, 23 September 2018
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers
Key Numbers
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Ministry of Health & Family WelfareICMRAYUSHMinistry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI Aayog
Key Stakeholders
PatientsHealthcare WorkersHospitals & ClinicsBPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with Disabilities
Government Context
NDA IBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Impact Assessment
9/10
Impact Score
Beneficiaries12 crore families (55 crore individuals)
Budget AllocationRs 7K Crore
Coverage33 states/UTs (except Delhi, Odisha, West Bengal)
Implementation StatusOperational
85% implemented
Key Outcomes
  • Rs 5 lakh health cover per family per year
  • 7.5+ crore hospital admissions authorised
  • 30,000+ hospitals empanelled across India
Challenges
  • Low awareness in rural areas
  • Empanelment gaps in private hospitals
  • Claims processing delays
SDG Alignment
3Good Health
Amendment History
21 changes recorded for this policy.
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World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
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World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
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World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
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World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
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World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
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World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
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World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
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World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
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World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
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World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
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World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
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World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
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World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
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World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
Government of India press release: Update on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB PM-JAY)
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World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
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World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
Government of India press release: Update on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB PM-JAY)
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World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
Government of India press release: Update on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB PM-JAY)
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World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
Government of India press release: Update on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB PM-JAY)
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World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
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World's largest government-funded health insurance scheme providing Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. Covers over 55 crore beneficiaries from vulnerable families.
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