At present, many such schemes are being run by the government, under which the needy and poor class are getting other benefits including housing, ration, pension, employment, and insurance. In this series, there is a scheme called Ayushman Bharat Yojana, under which eligible people are getting free health facilities. The name of this scheme has now been changed to 'Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Mukhyamantri Yojana'. In such a situation, if you also want to avail the benefits under this scheme, then you will have to check your eligibility for this. So let us know what is its method. You can know about this in the next slides...

You can check your eligibility in this way:-
Step 1

If you also want to check your eligibility, you can
For this, you have to go to the official website pmjay.gov.in
Go here and click on the option 'Am I Eligible' given above

Step 2
Then an OTP will come on your mobile, enter it here.
Now, out of the two options that appear, select your state in the first and fill in the mobile number and ration card number in the second.
After this, you will know your eligibility and whether your Ayushman card can be made or not.

Eligible people can apply like this:-
Step 1

If you are eligible for this scheme, then you can apply.
For this, first, go to your nearest public service center.
Here you have to meet the concerned officer and show the relevant documents.

Step 2
After this, the documents given by you will be verified
Your eligibility will also be checked
Then if everything is found correct, an application for your Ayushman card is made.

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