Ayushman Bharat Gains Ground in Delhi with 7.72 Lakh Cards Issued
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Data also shows that claims worth ₹86.22 crore have been settled so far, indicating utilization of services by beneficiaries enrolled under the programme.
The Delhi governement has issued over 7.72 lakh Ayushman Bharat cards under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), according to official data.
The issuance of these cards enables eligible beneficiaries to access cashless healthcare services at empanelled hospitals under the scheme.
Data also shows that claims worth ₹86.22 crore have been settled so far, indicating utilization of services by beneficiaries enrolled under the programme. The scheme provides health insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.
Ayushman Bharat is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at providing financial protection against high medical expenses. The issuance of over 7.72 lakh cards in Delhi represents the current scale of enrollment, while the settled claims indicate the extent of healthcare services accessed by beneficiaries under the programme.
The card issuance process has been carried out through a combination of enrollment drives, verification mechanisms, and digital registration systems.
Eligible individuals are identified based on specified socio-economic criteria, following which Ayushman Bharat cards are generated to facilitate access to services.
Beneficiaries can use these cards at a network of empanelled public and private hospitals to avail treatment without upfront payment. The claim settlement process is handled through designated authorities to ensure that hospitals are reimbursed for services provided under the scheme.
The implementation in Delhi involves coordination between government agencies responsible for the identification of beneficiaries, card issuance, and claims processing. The data on issued cards and settled claims reflects ongoing enrollment and service usage under the scheme.
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