Consider the following statements regarding the expansion of Ayushman Bharat
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY):
1. All citizens aged 70 years and above are now eligible, irrespective of income
level.
2. The scheme provides Rs. 10 lakh annual coverage per family for senior
citizens.
3. Beneficiaries under CGHS and ECHS can avail benefits of both their existing
scheme and AB PM-JAY simultaneously.
4. The expansion is expected to benefit an additional 4.5 crore families across
India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct - The scheme has been expanded to cover all
citizens aged 70 years and above, regardless of income. Statement 2 is incorrect
- The scheme provides Rs. 5 lakh annual coverage per family, not Rs. 10 lakh.
Statement 3 is incorrect - Beneficiaries of CGHS and ECHS have to choose
between their existing scheme and AB PM-JAY; they cannot avail both
simultaneously. Statement 4 is correct - The expansion is expected to benefit an
additional 4.5 crore families.
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct - The scheme has been expanded to cover all
citizens aged 70 years and above, regardless of income. Statement 2 is incorrect
- The scheme provides Rs. 5 lakh annual coverage per family, not Rs. 10 lakh.
Statement 3 is incorrect - Beneficiaries of CGHS and ECHS have to choose
between their existing scheme and AB PM-JAY; they cannot avail both
simultaneously. Statement 4 is correct - The expansion is expected to benefit an
additional 4.5 crore families.