[march][IMP]Ayushmann Bharat = PMJAY + PHC upgradation

Question 1

About PM Jan AarogyaYojana (National Health Protection Scheme)?

Answer 1

-Centrally Sponsored Health INSUARANCE Scheme(Centre:state :: 60:40)

Question 2

What is yearly cover?

Answer 2

cover of 5 lakhs per family(no limit on family size)

Question 3

For what purposes?

Answer 3

Only for secondary and tertiary hospitalization from selected hospitals.

Does not cover chronic medication and OPD

OPD : outpatient department ->do not require a bed or to be admitted for overnight care.

Question 4

Elligibility decided on basis of

Answer 4

Socio-Economic Caste Census

Question 5

Administration of PMJAY?

Answer 5

• States can either set up a nonprofit trust or outsource to an insurance company or both to settle claims(State can decide because it’s state subject)
• National Health Authority to monitor overall implementation

Question 6

What is PHC Upgradation to Health and Wellness Centers?

Answer 6

• To upgrade existing PHCs and/or set up new Health Wellness centers
• Cover common non-communicable diseases, Reproductive health care services, and communicable diseases as well

-After being upgraded.
Will cover blood test,delivery of a child etc.