Be it the state governments or the central government, both of them are running many such schemes at their respective levels, the benefits of which are reaching the beneficiaries directly. Every year many new needy people join these schemes and get benefits. In this series, one such scheme is the Ayushman Card Scheme, which was recently renamed as 'Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Chief Minister Scheme'. This is a health scheme, under which eligible people are treated free of cost. So let's know about this scheme without delay and also try to know who can take advantage of this scheme. You can learn about this in the next slides...
What is Ayushman Yojana?
Eligible people are treated free of cost under the Ayushman scheme. First, the Ayushman card is made for the eligible people and then through this card, the cardholder can get free treatment of up to five lakh rupees in the listed hospitals.
Who can make Ayushman card?
If your house is raw
If there is a landless person
If you have a disabled member in your family
If there are daily wage workers
If you live in a rural area
a person who belongs to a scheduled caste or tribe
Those who are destitute or tribal etc.
How can I make a card?
If you are eligible for the scheme, you can register yourself by visiting your nearest Jan Seva Kendra
At the time of application, you have to carry your Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, Mobile Number, and Residence Certificate with you.
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