Now, senior citizens can apply for special Ayushman cards in Panchkula

Now, senior citizens aged 70 years and above are eligible to apply for special Ayushman cards, which will entitle them to free medical treatment worth up to Rs 5 lakh. So far, more than 70 senior citizens have been issued the cards.

The endeavour, being overseen by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Monika Gupta, is a joint effort between the Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and distaict administration.

Civil Surgeon Dr Mukta Kumar said all citizens aged 70 and above are eligible to apply for the cards, which are being generated through an Aadhaar-based e-KYC process.

Ayushman Mitras have been appointed at block-and district-level government hospitals to assist with the generation of these cards. With these cards, beneficiaries will be able to access cashless treatment at government as well as empanelled private hospitals.

A statement issued by the District Health Department described this initiative as an important step towards providing senior citizens with quality and accessible healthcare services. The Panchkula district administration reaffirms that it is committed to ensuring that no eligible citizen is deprived of this benefit.

Application process

To apply for the cards, eligible individuals can visit their

nearest government hospital, Common Services Centres, or special camp with their Aadhaar card and mobile number to get their card made. Assistance is available from Ayushman Mitras at the centres.