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West Bengal Restarts Ayushman Bharat AB PMJAY Cashless Care for Seniors From 70
Economy
Published on 12 May 2026
Age 70 plus can apply for up to 5 lakh
West Bengal is restarting the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY), offering cashless health insurance up to Rs 5 lakh per family each year. The update opens eligibility for senior citizens aged 70 and above to apply for coverage, aiming to reduce out of pocket medical costs and ease financial stress on households across the state.
- West Bengal is bringing back AB PMJAY cashless health coverage
- Eligible beneficiaries can get up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually
- Senior citizens aged 70 and above can apply under the scheme
- The move is intended to cut medical expense burdens for families
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