Both the state governments and the Government of India run many types of schemes at their level. Through these schemes, benefits are being provided not only to the people living in cities but also in rural areas. One such scheme is Ayushman Bharat Yojana. This scheme is run by the central government, and under this scheme, Ayushman cards of eligible people are first made. After this, the cardholder can get free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh in listed hospitals. You are not charged for this because the government bears the entire expense, but do you know which documents you need at the time of applying for an Ayushman card and who is eligible for it? If not, then you can know here. You can learn about this in the next slides...
First, know who can get an Ayushman card made
Actually, under this scheme of the central government, you can get an Ayushman card. Provided you are eligible for this scheme. In such a situation, if you also want to know whether you are eligible or not, then you can see the eligibility list given below. Those who are included in it are eligible...
those who work in the unorganized sector
People who belong to scheduled castes or tribes
People who live in rural areas
People who are destitute or tribal
people who do daily wage labor
Whose family has a disabled person?
Get benefits every year
After getting the Ayushman card, you can get free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh in the listed hospitals i.e. hospitals that are registered under this scheme. At the same time, you can avail the benefit of a cover of Rs 5 lakh every year.
These documents are required
When you go to get an Ayushman card, you must be eligible. Also, you need some documents at the time of application. The documents included in this are...
Aadhaar card
Address proof
Ration card
An active mobile number.
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