Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)
Introduction
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), also known as Ayushman Bharat, is one of the world’s largest healthcare schemes launched by the Government of India. Introduced in 2018, PM-JAY aims to provide free and cashless healthcare services to economically disadvantaged families across the country. The scheme covers a wide range of medical treatments and surgeries, ensuring that beneficiaries receive quality healthcare without the burden of financial expenses. PM-JAY operates through a network of government and empanelled private hospitals, making healthcare services accessible to millions of low-income families.
At Nandadeep Eye Hospital, we are proud to be an empanelled provider under PM-JAY, committed to offering world-class medical care to the beneficiaries of this transformative scheme. Our hospital is equipped with advanced medical technology and a team of highly qualified doctors, ensuring that you receive the best possible care. Schedule your appointment today to access free healthcare services under PM-JAY.
Eligibility for PM-JAY
PM-JAY is designed to benefit the most vulnerable sections of society. The eligibility criteria for availing of the scheme’s benefits are as follows:
Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011
- Families identified in the SECC 2011 database are eligible for PM-JAY benefits. This includes rural and urban families based on specific deprivation and occupational criteria.
Deprived Rural Families
- Families living in rural areas who meet any of the six deprivation criteria (such as those without a solid roof, landless households, etc.) are automatically eligible.
Occupational Categories in Urban Areas
- Specific occupational categories of workers in urban areas, including street vendors, domestic workers, sanitation workers, and others, are eligible under PM-JAY.
Scheme available in branches
Kolhapur
1st floor, Dattwad renaissance, Church road, New Shahupuri, Kolhapur, Maharashtra 416001
+91 -7588084999
Ratnagiri
URL square 1st Floor, Above ICICI Bank, Godbole Bus Stop, Near Maruti Mandir, Ratnagiri - 415612
+91-9577765050
Belagavi
1st floor, CTS no. 28, Opposite yes bank, next to airtel showroom, khanapur road, goaves, Belagavi - 590006
+91-7340001000For more information visit Official Website
What's Covered Under PM-JAY?
PM-JAY offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services, ensuring that beneficiaries receive necessary medical treatments without any financial burden. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the key benefits:
1.Inpatient Services
- Hospitalization: PM-JAY covers expenses related to hospitalization, including room charges, nursing care, and essential hospital services. Beneficiaries can avail of treatment for various medical conditions, including critical illnesses, across a wide range of specialties.
- Surgical Procedures: The scheme includes coverage for major and minor surgeries, including pre-operative and post-operative care. This ensures that beneficiaries receive complete treatment at no cost.
- Specialist Consultations: PM-JAY covers consultations with specialists in various medical fields, ensuring that beneficiaries receive expert medical advice and necessary follow-up care.
2.Outpatient Services
- Consultations: The scheme covers consultations with general practitioners and specialists for routine check-ups and follow-up visits.
- Diagnostic Tests: Essential diagnostic tests, including blood tests, X-rays, MRI scans, and other investigations required for diagnosis and treatment, are covered under PM-JAY.
- Daycare Treatments: Minor surgical procedures and treatments that do not require hospitalization are covered as part of daycare services under the scheme.
3. Medicinal Expenses
- Prescribed Medicines: Medicines prescribed during hospital stays and outpatient treatments are covered under PM-JAY. Beneficiaries can obtain these medicines from PM-JAY-affiliated pharmacies or empanelled hospitals.
- Pharmacy Benefits: In case the prescribed medicines are not available at the affiliated pharmacies, beneficiaries can purchase them from outside pharmacies and claim reimbursement under the scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is a healthcare scheme by the Government of India, providing free and cashless healthcare services to economically disadvantaged families.
Families identified in the SECC 2011 database or meeting specific deprivation and occupational criteria in rural and urban areas are eligible for PM-JAY benefits.
Visit a PM-JAY-empaneled hospital with your Ayushman Bharat Health Card to register and receive treatment at no cost.
PM-JAY covers a wide range of medical and surgical treatments, including hospitalization, diagnostic tests, specialist consultations, and rehabilitative care.
The list of empaneled hospitals is available on the official PM-JAY website or can be obtained from government healthcare centers.
Contact Us
Mr. Sayan Mukherjee (M. Optom),
Head of the Nandadeep School of Optometry