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Ayushman Bharat — PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)

Government of India · ongoing · since 2018

Ayushman Bharat — PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is a Government of India scheme dating from 2018; its current status is ongoing. Health insurance scheme providing ₹5 lakh per year per family for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation across public and empanelled private hospitals. Coverage extended to all citizens aged 70+ in 2024.

↗ Check eligibility — beneficiary.nha.gov.in↗ Official source — pmjay.gov.in

Status
ongoing
Started
2018
Budget / outlay
₹9,500 crore (BE 2026–27) · PIB Feb 2026
Reach
Govt. reported: 48.51 crore+ Ayushman cards (as of 21 Sep 2026); 13.25 crore hospital admissions worth ₹2.03 lakh crore through 38,000+ empanelled hospitals (as of 31 Aug 2026) · PIB Sep 2026
Run by
Government of India
Official source
pmjay.gov.in
Last verified
Sep 2026

Projects & Initiatives 1 ongoing

Ayushman Bharat — PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)
Ongoing
Budget₹9,500 crore (BE 2026–27) · PIB Feb 2026
ReachGovt. reported: 48.51 crore+ Ayushman cards (as of 21 Sep 2026); 13.25 crore hospital admissions worth ₹2.03 lakh crore through 38,000+ empanelled hospitals (as of 31 Aug 2026) · PIB Sep 2026
Since 2018 · Health insurance scheme providing ₹5 lakh per year per family for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation across public and empanelled private hospitals. Coverage extended to all citizens aged 70+ in 2024.
Check eligibility
Official agency / source
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAYOfficial scheme / project source
Verified Sep 2026 · pmjay.gov.in

Frequently asked questions

What is Ayushman Bharat — PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)?

Health insurance scheme providing ₹5 lakh per year per family for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation across public and empanelled private hospitals. Coverage extended to all citizens aged 70+ in 2024.

What is the official website of Ayushman Bharat — PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)?

The official source for Ayushman Bharat — PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is pmjay.gov.in.

How do I apply for Ayushman Bharat — PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)?

Apply or check eligibility on the official portal, beneficiary.nha.gov.in. It is free on the government portal — you do not need an agent.

When did Ayushman Bharat — PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) start?

Ayushman Bharat — PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) dates from 2018.

What is the current status of Ayushman Bharat — PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)?

Ayushman Bharat — PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is ongoing.

What is the budget of Ayushman Bharat — PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)?

₹9,500 crore (BE 2026–27) · PIB Feb 2026

How many people has Ayushman Bharat — PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) reached?

Govt. reported: 48.51 crore+ Ayushman cards (as of 21 Sep 2026); 13.25 crore hospital admissions worth ₹2.03 lakh crore through 38,000+ empanelled hospitals (as of 31 Aug 2026) · PIB Sep 2026

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