Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Scheme / Sep 2018
Ayushman Bharat was launched in September 2018. It serves as a national health protection scheme. The scheme aims to provide health insurance to poor and vulnerable families. The scheme provides beneficiaries with access to treatment for serious illnesses, including hospitalization expenses, surgeries, and other medical procedures. Ayushman Bharat aims to reduce healthcare costs by providing financial protection to families who cannot afford medical treatment. The scheme covers a wide range of medical procedures, including cardiac care, cancer treatment, and trauma care, among others. Beneficiaries can receive treatment at empaneled hospitals, both public and private, across the country. By providing health insurance to millions of families, Ayushman Bharat seeks to improve healthcare outcomes. It also aims to reduce the financial burden of medical treatment on vulnerable populations.