Ayushman Bharat — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Yojana 2025 |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2018 |
| Benefit | ₹5 lakh free health insurance per family per year |
| Category | Health |
| Last Verified | 25 April 2025 |
| Official Portal | https://pmjay.gov.in |
What is Ayushman Bharat?
Ayushman Bharat provides free health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation to economically vulnerable families.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹5 lakh free health insurance per family per year. The scheme was launched in 2018 and is implemented by the Government of India.
आयुष्मान भारत पीएम-जेएवाई योजना आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर परिवारों को माध्यमिक और तृतीयक अस्पताल भर्ती के लिए प्रति परिवार प्रति वर्ष ₹5 लाख का मुफ्त स्वास्थ्य बीमा प्रदान करती है।
₹5 लाख प्रति परिवार प्रति वर्ष मुफ्त स्वास्थ्य बीमा
Benefits of Ayushman Bharat
₹5 lakh free health insurance per family per year
Who is Eligible for Ayushman Bharat?
- ✓SECC database listed family
- ✓No private health insurance
- ✓Any age group covered
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Documents Required for Ayushman Bharat
How to Apply for Ayushman Bharat Online?
- 1Visit the official portal at https://pmjay.gov.in
- 2Click on Apply Now or Register button on the homepage
- 3Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 4Fill in the online application form with required details
- 5Upload the required documents including Aadhaar and bank passbook
- 6Review all details and submit the application
- 7Note down the application reference number for future tracking
- 8Wait for verification and approval from the concerned authority
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on pmjay.gov.inFrequently Asked Questions — Ayushman Bharat
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