The Ayushman Bharat Yojana is a national public health insurance initiative by the Government of India. Its primary goal is to extend health insurance coverage to individuals with low income throughout the country. This program was rolled out nationwide on September 23, 2018.
Under this scheme, eligible families receive free medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakh annually. Additionally, they can access free treatment at any government or private hospital affiliated with the program across the nation.
Key benefits offered by the scheme include:
- Pre-admission check-ups up to 7 days prior
- Treatment and sustenance during hospital admission
- Post-discharge check-ups and medications for up to 10 days
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) aims to establish the essential infrastructure required to support an integrated digital health system across the country.
Ayushman Bharat Hospital in Kanpur
Eligible families receive free medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakh annually at Sushrut Hospital. Sushrut Hospital is affiliated with Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Kanpur.