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West Bengal Reimplements Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana with Cashless Health Insurance

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West Bengal revives the Ayushman Bharat scheme, offering cashless health insurance up to Rs 5 lakh/year for families, with all senior citizens (70+) eligible regardless of income.

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West Bengal is reintroducing the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, providing up to Rs 5 lakh in annual cashless health insurance per family. Eligibility includes all senior citizens aged 70 and above, irrespective of income. The scheme, fully funded by central and state governments, covers secondary and tertiary care, including pre-hospitalisation to post-hospitalisation expenses. Eligible beneficiaries can check status or apply via the official website or mobile app with Aadhaar-based e-KYC. Previous implementation in West Bengal lasted from September 2018 to January 2019 before being withdrawn.

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