Major benefits of Ayushman Bharat Card, who all can benefit from the scheme, (watch video)

New Delhi: The Ayushman Bharat scheme launched by the Indian Government gives multiple benefits to people living below the poverty line and to the economically weaker sections of the society. Having Health insurance nowadays is the most crucial thing for an individual and his family. We are all surrounded by multiple health risks all the time. The Ayushman Bharat card comes with many features that enable economically weaker people to get medical assistance without spending a heavy amount of money. The scheme was launched in 2018 and has become a significant part of the health sector. All the citizens living in urban or rural areas can benefit from the scheme.

Features of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana

The scheme is available free of cost across India
The scheme covers 3 days of Pre Hospitalization and 15 days of Pro Hospitalization charges.
The scheme also covers the cost of the surgeries, ICU expenses, daycare expenses and transportation costs.
There is no specific limitation on the size of the family for the coverage.
Women, children and senior citizens are given priority.

• Centralized Health Information:You can keep all your medical information, like prescriptions, lab reports, and diagnostic results, is placed in one secure location.
• Seamless Sharing:You will able to share your medical details with the concerned doctors and also in hospitals.
• Data Privacy:No one will be able to scan your health records without your consent, your data and privacy is protected.
• Ease of Use:The user friendly system will allow you to upload and access your health details easily.

Some of the illness that come under Ayushman Bharat Card are:

Prostrate Cancer

Skull base surgery

Anterior Spine fixation

Double valve replacement

Pulmonary valve replacement

You can visit the official website and upload the necessary documents. Don’t forget to attach the copies of the original documents and keep one copy for your reference. Currently over 50 crore Indians are benefitting from this scheme.

List of documents Required for Ayushman Bharat Registration

• Age & Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card)
• Contact details (mobile, address, email)
• Caste certificate
• Income certificate (maximum annual income to be only up to Rs. 5 lakh a year)
• Document proof the current status of the family to be covered (Joint or nuclear)