How to Register Aged Parents for Ayushman Bharat Senior Citizen Scheme for Free Hospitalization in India
Indian residents living in Dubai, or elsewhere abroad, can now secure free hospitalization benefits for their aged parents in India, thanks to an expanded healthcare scheme run by the National Health Authority. If your parents are 70 years or older, they can receive free medical treatment in empanelled hospitals across India with health coverage of up to Rs.500,000 (approximately AED 22,000) per family per year for secondary and tertiary care.
This benefit was initially limited to vulnerable families, but now it is available to all individuals aged 70 and above, regardless of income. Here’s everything you need to know to register your parents in this scheme.
Key Highlights of the Scheme
- Eligibility: Individuals aged 70 and above.
- Coverage: Up to Rs.500,000 per family annually for secondary and tertiary care hospitalizations.
- Cashless Benefits: The scheme ensures direct payment to hospitals, so beneficiaries don’t need to pay out of pocket.
- Empanelled Hospitals: Over 30,000 hospitals across India are registered under the scheme, ensuring widespread access to quality healthcare.
Steps to Register Your Parents
- Visit the Registration Website:
Start the enrollment process at www.beneficiary.nha.gov.in. - Verify Identity and Eligibility:
- Use Aadhaar e-KYC to verify your parent’s identity and confirm their eligibility.
- Aadhaar serves as the primary document for age verification and proof of residence.
- No additional documents are needed.
- Complete Registration:
Once the Aadhaar details are verified, your parent will be registered for the scheme. - Receive the Ayushman Card or PMJAY ID:
This card/ID will be the key to accessing cashless treatment in empanelled hospitals.
How to Access Treatment
Beneficiaries can visit any empanelled hospital that provides treatment for their specific illness. Presenting the Ayushman Card or PMJAY ID at the hospital will activate the benefits. The scheme ensures a hassle-free, cashless process, with the government directly settling the bills with the hospital.
