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PM-JAY 70+ Cover: Over 7 Lakh Treatments Authorised

2 December 20251 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESPM-JAY 70+ Cover:Over 7 LakhTreatmentsAuthorised2 December 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Fresh figures showed how heavily senior citizens were using the extended Ayushman Bharat health cover roughly a year after it was widened.

Key facts

  • Scheme: Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY).
  • Benefit: significantly lower out-of-pocket spending for elderly beneficiaries.

Exam angle

  • Expanded in: October 2024.
  • New age group covered: 70 years and above.
  • Numbers to recall: 700,000+ treatments and ₹1,471 crore (October 2025).

Test yourself

1. In which month and year was ABPMJAY expanded to cover people aged 70 and above?

The notes state the expansion took place in October 2024.

2. How much were the treatments authorised for the 70+ group worth by October 2025 under ABPMJAY?

Over 700,000 treatments worth ₹1,471 crore had been authorised.

3. What main burden did the ABPMJAY expansion for 70+ beneficiaries reduce?

The scheme significantly reduced out-of-pocket expenses for the elderly.

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