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Government Expands Ayushman Bharat for Middle-Income Groups.

Government Schemes | Dated: 06 Apr 2026

In a truly groundbreaking policy shift, the Ministry of Health officially expanded the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme to include completely lower-middle-income families. The expansion offers heavily subsidized health insurance coverage up to Rs 5 lakh.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Families with an annual income below Rs 5 Lakh are now perfectly eligible.
  • Beneficiaries must pay a highly nominal annual premium of Rs 500.
  • This massive expansion adds an estimated 10 crore new beneficiaries.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Scheme: Ayushman Bharat.
  • Expansion: Middle-Income.
  • Income Limit: Rs 5 Lakh.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

The Ministry of Health recently expanded the Ayushman Bharat scheme to include families with an annual income below what amount?

Correct Answer: Rs 5 Lakh

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY

  • Launch Year - 2018
  • Coverage - Rs 5 Lakh per family per year