Ayushman Vay Vandana Card: If you reside in Uttar Pradesh, the Ayushman Bharat scheme is issuing a large number of ‘Vay Vandana’ cards. So far, 3,305,188 Ayushman Vay Vandana cards have been issued in the state of Uttar Pradesh to individuals aged 70 and above, who are now availing the benefits.

The Uttar Pradesh government shared this information on the ‘Ayushman Bharat UP’ social media platform (X), stating that 3,305,188 Vay Vandana cards have been created for senior citizens aged 70 and older under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. This card provides financial assistance for the medical treatment of the elderly.

Who is eligible for the scheme?
According to the information, all senior citizens aged 70 or older are eligible for the benefits under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. There are no income-based or financial eligibility criteria; senior citizens from all economic backgrounds—whether wealthy or poor—are eligible.

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What is the extent of medical coverage?
Under this scheme, eligible senior citizens are provided with free medical treatment coverage of up to ₹5 lakh annually. If a family already possesses an Ayushman Bharat card, an additional health cover of up to ₹5 lakh is provided specifically for family members aged 70 or older.

How to get a Vay Vandana card from home?
If there is an elderly person aged 70 or older in your household, you can get a Vay Vandana card issued for them.
You can use the ‘Ayushman’ app for this.
To begin, the beneficiary must visit the official Ayushman Bharat portal. You can also visit a CSC centre for this purpose.
Next, you need to get in touch with any of the hospitals listed under the Ayushman scheme.

Why is this card important for the elderly?
As one ages, the cost of medical treatment for various illnesses tends to rise significantly. In these circumstances, the elderly can receive financial support through the ‘Ayushman Vay Vandana Card’. With this card, eligible senior citizens can receive medical treatment at zero cost. Furthermore, having an Ayushman card relieves the family of any financial worries.