Odisha Joins Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY Scheme

• 14 Jan 2025

Source: PIB 

Odisha becomes the 27^th state to adopt Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), with 26 states and all 18 union territories already on board (Delhi and West Bengal have not joined AB PM-JAY). 

• AB PM-JAY is a centrally sponsored scheme with a cost ratio of 60:40 for the Centre and states and 90:10 for the north-eastern states, Himalayan states and Union Territories. States have the option to opt out of the scheme. 
• Convergence: AB PM-JAY will operate alongside Odisha’s existing Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY).  
  • GJAY provides affordable and accessible healthcare services to the economically disadvantaged sections in Odisha. 
• Coverage Details: Each family will be covered for up to Rs 5 lakh per year, with an additional Rs 5 lakh for women members. A total of 1.03 crore families will benefit in Odisha. 
• About AB PM-JAY: 
  • It  is the world’s largest health coverage scheme, covering approximately 45% of India’s population. 
    • It provides health coverage for secondary and tertiary care to 55 crores individuals in India, benefiting 12.3 crore families. 
  • The scheme now provides free treatment for all senior citizens aged 70 years and above. 
  • AB PM-JAY has a network of 30,985 empaneled hospitals, with 12,881 private hospitals offering over 2,000 medical procedures across 27 specialties. 

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