5 years have passed since the implementation of Ayushman Scheme. Till now more than 10 crore cards have been made in the country. Now preparations are being made for major changes in the plan.
New Delhi. 5 years have passed since the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya (Ayushman) Yojana. So far, about 10 crore people in the country have benefited from it. This scheme, which provides free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh, is very useful for the poor section. Therefore, the government has prepared for major changes in the scheme after 5 years. In the coming time, the scope of Ayushman Yojana and its package system will be completely changed. Under this, it is believed that after a certain age limit, everyone, rich and poor, will be given its benefit.
In fact, the Union Health Ministry has advocated for further improvements in the scheme. For this, a committee was also formed under the chairmanship of NITI Aayog member (Health) Dr. VK Paul. This committee will soon submit its report and recommendations to the Health Ministry and on the basis of that, a blueprint for changes in the scheme will be prepared. It is expected that the committee will submit its report soon.
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What are you preparing to change
It is being speculated that more and more hospitals of the country will be added under the Ayushman scheme. Hospitals of small cities will also be included in this, so that people can get treatment facilities quickly. Apart from this, there are also preparations to improve the package system of the scheme. Currently, free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh is being provided under the scheme, but its scope can also be increased. It is also being speculated that this scope can be increased to 7 to 10 lakh.
Bills will be paid soon
Under the scheme, a new system will be developed to ensure quick payment of hospital bills. After the report is received, it will be decided what kind of payment system should be developed, which can easily settle the bills. Apart from this, discussions are also going on on issues like expanding the scope of the scheme.
Benefits for all people above 70 years of age
The biggest change in the scheme is likely to be for the elderly. It is believed that all people above 70 years of age will be brought under this scheme. Its purpose is to provide free treatment facilities to the elderly. Therefore, there can be a big change in providing treatment based only on age instead of income. Then the elderly of the middle class will also get its benefit.
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first published : August 5, 2024, 11:20 IST
