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AB-PMJAY: ₹5 Lakh Health Cover Expanded to Odisha and Delhi

2 January 20261 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESAB-PMJAY: ₹5 LakhHealth CoverExpanded toOdisha and Delhi2 January 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The scheme widened its reach in 2025 as Odisha and Delhi formally joined.

Key facts

FeatureDetail
Start year2018
Nodal agencyNational Health Authority
Cover₹5 lakh per family annually
TreatmentCashless, paperless; secondary and tertiary hospitalisation
HospitalsEmpanelled public and private ones nationwide
EligiblePoor and vulnerable families identified via SECC 2011 and updated databases

Exam angle

  • Year: 2018; body: NHA.
  • Beneficiary database: SECC 2011.

Test yourself

1. What is the annual health cover per family under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY?

AB-PMJAY gives up to ₹5 lakh per family per year.

2. Which agency is the nodal agency of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY?

The National Health Authority (NHA) is the scheme's nodal agency.

3. Which two places formally joined AB-PMJAY in 2025?

The scheme expanded in 2025 when Odisha and Delhi formally joined.

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