There is news of great relief for the elders of the country! The central government has launched its ambitious plan, Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY)has now expanded its scope to include all senior citizens aged 70 years and above. Now at this stage of age, there will be no need to worry about huge medical expenses. Under this scheme, every year the eligible elderly Cashless treatment up to Rs 5 lakh will get. The best thing is that now you do not need to visit government offices for this, the Health Department has made the entire process very easy and digital.

The path became easier with Digital India: ‘Golden Card’ can be made sitting at home

The Health Department has introduced ‘Ayushman App’ and a special web portal, through which you can generate Ayushman Card (Golden Card) from your mobile itself. This step not only provides financial security to the elderly, but also saves the family from the burden of debt in case of serious illness. Till now thousands of people have made their own cards, due to which health services have reached the common man’s pocket (mobile).

Step-by-step method to make Ayushman card from mobile

If you want to make a card for yourself or the elders in your family, then beneficiary.nha.gov.in You can use the portal or ‘Ayushman App’. Its process is as follows:

• download app: First from Google Play Store ‘Ayushman App’ Install and log in with your mobile number.


• Enter details: After logging in, fill in your state, district and Aadhaar number or ration card information for identification.


• e-KYC: Search the name in the list and get the link to Aadhaar on mobile. otp Start e-KYC through.


• Photo and Verification: Take a live photo of yourself and upload it with your mobile camera.


• download: As soon as the application is approved, you can download your digital Ayushman card from this app and take its print.

Who can avail the benefit and what documents are required?

The government has set some important eligibility conditions for this scheme. You have to apply Aadhar card (link to mobile number), Ration card or family identity card And must have a working mobile number.

The list of beneficiaries includes families included in the Social and Economic Census (SECC), BPL card holders, landless laborers and destitute people. Additionally, unorganized sector workers such as rickshaw pullers, street vendors, and domestic workers are also eligible. The special thing is that All elderly people above 70 years of ageno matter what income group or category they belong to, are now entitled to this free health cover of Rs 5 lakh.

Don’t have technical knowledge? So take help from here

The government has made concrete arrangements at the ground level for the elderly or citizens who are not technically capable of making the cards themselves. you near me Primary Health Center (PHC) or in rural areas health sub-centres You can get your Ayushman card made by going to the website and showing the necessary documents. This facility is actively running at about 53 centres.

Complete process of getting free treatment in hospital

After making the card, it is very easy to get treatment. First of all, identify the hospital listed in the panel of Ayushman Bharat. present there after reaching the hospital ‘Ayushman Mitra’ Meet and show your card or Aadhaar. The hospital staff will do e-KYC through your Aadhaar and biometrics. Once the verification is successful, the entire cost of the surgery, medicines and tests prescribed by the doctor (up to ₹ 5 lakh) will be borne by the government. You will not need to pay even a single penny to the hospital.