Context:
Delhi has officially joined the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). The first 30 beneficiaries received their Ayushman cards at an event held at Vigyan Bhawan. Citizens in Delhi can now register for the scheme, which aims to provide comprehensive healthcare coverage.
Health Coverage Benefits:
- PM-JAY Coverage: 6.5 lakh families in Delhi will receive ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation.
- Additional Support: The Delhi government is contributing an extra ₹5 lakh from its own funds, doubling the health cover for beneficiaries.
Inclusive Outreach:
- Frontline Workers Included: ASHA and anganwadi workers and helpers are now covered under the scheme.
- Empanelled Hospitals: 46 private hospitals have begun the empanelment process.
- Training Initiatives: Healthcare workers are being trained to support online registration and beneficiary identification.
Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM):
- Second MoU Signed: Delhi also signed on to the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).
- New Facilities Planned:
- 1,139 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs)
- 11 integrated public health labs
- 9 critical care blocks
- Budget Allocation: ₹1,749 crore designated for implementation.
- Mohalla Clinics Upgrade: Existing Mohalla Clinics will be transformed into AAMs.
