CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How much amount will be given to the poor families every year as per the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyan?
A
Rs.5 lakh
B
Rs.1 lakh
C
Rs.3 lakh
D
Rs.2 lakh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -PM-JAY provides cashless cover of up to INR5, 00, 000 to each eligible family per annum for listed secondary and tertiary care conditions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget 2023-24 increased the allocation for Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to Rs 7200 crore, while Rs 646 crore has been allocated for the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).

Detailed explanation-3: -Ayushman Bharat Yojana (PMJAY) will help these households avail the bet healthcare services with insurance coverage up to INR 5 lakh for each family per year for tertiary and secondary hospitalization expenses.

Detailed explanation-4: -Features of Ayushman Bharat Yojana Scheme: Coverage of Rs.5 lakh per family per annum for secondary and tertiary care across public and private hospitals. Approximately 50 crore beneficiaries (over 10 crore poor and vulnerable entitled families) are eligible for the scheme. Cashless hospitalisation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Caste certificate. PAN and Aadhaar Card as age and identity proof. Income certificate (maximum annual income up to Rs. 5 lakhs)

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