Brain Booster for UPSC & State PCS Examination (Topic: Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana : AB-PMJAY)

Why in News?

  • The world’s largest public health insurance programme AB-PMJAY has completed four years.

Mandate

  • Universal health coverage to bottom 50% of the population.
  • ₹ 5 lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.

Status

  • Trust, Insurance or Hybrid mode of working. Over 19 crores Ayushman cards issued.
  • Over 3.9 crore hospital admissions.
  • ₹45,294 crore spent since the inception.

Way Ahead

  • Focus on healthcare management and disease prevention including OPD.
  • Pay attention to mid-level 40 crore people who don’t come under the targeted 50% population.
  • Enhance Centre-State cooperation.