Accessing Ayushman Vay Vandana Card through the Ayushman app: A Step-by-Step Guide
Obtaining the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card for Seniors via the Ayushman App
Senior citizens aged 70 and above can now obtain the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, a health insurance benefit offering up to ₹5 lakh in free medical treatment annually. This card falls under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
This card grants eligibility for health insurance coverage up to ₹5 lakh for all individuals above the age of 70. Utilizing the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, seniors can receive free medical treatment at both government and private hospitals across the country, irrespective of their economic status.
The Ayushman Vay Vandana Card was unveiled in October last year. Under AB PM-JAY, which was launched in 2018, the government now offers a special provision, enabling senior citizens to obtain their Ayushman Vay Vandana Card via the Ayushman App or website.
Here's a step-by-step guide to obtaining the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card through the Ayushman App:
- Download the Ayushman App - obtain the app from the Google Play Store (for Android users) or the Apple App Store.
- Log In - log in as either a beneficiary or an operator.
- Enter Required Details - provide necessary details such as captcha, mobile number, and mode of authentication, and then select "Login."
- Input Beneficiary Details - fill in details of the beneficiary, such as state and Aadhaar card numbers.
- Perform eKYC if Needed - if a beneficiary cannot be found, proceed with the eKYC process and provide consent for OTP.
- Submit Declaration - fill required details in the necessary fields to submit a declaration.
- Add Beneficiary Details - enter the mobile number and OTP of the beneficiary.
- Enter Additional Details - provide details including category and PIN code.
- Include Family Members (if applicable) - enter details of family members and submit the application.
- Download the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card - after e-KYC completion and approval, the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card can be downloaded.
The Ministry of Health recently shared a video, explaining the process for creating an Ayushman Vay Vandana Card and outlining the essential healthcare benefits it offers to senior citizens.
- Ayushman Bharat Scheme
- Ministry Of Health And Family Welfare
- The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India, now provides health insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh for senior citizens aged 70 and above through the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card.
- To obtain the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, seniors can utilize the Ayushman App or website, as the government offers a special provision for senior citizens under AB PM-JAY.
- Apart from offering health and wellness benefits, the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card allows senior citizens to receive free medical treatment at both government and private hospitals across India, irrespective of their economic status.
