Update on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB - 28th July 2026 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare - Gazette Notification PDF
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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary This report provides an update on the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), which has achieved pan-India implementation across all 36 States and Union Territories. As of June 30, 2026, the scheme has expanded its beneficiary base to 12 crore families and introduced specific coverage for senior citizens aged 70 and above. Key focus areas include seamless inter-state portability and the authorization of 29.05 lakh inter-state admissions worth ₹8,383.97 crore.
Key Points / Main Content
Expansion of Beneficiary Base
- The initial target of 10.74 crore families was increased to 12 crore families in January 2023 to account for population growth.
- In March 2024, approximately 37 lakh families of ASHA workers, Anganwadi Workers, and Anganwadi Helpers were added to the scheme.
- Health assurance now extends to 6 crore senior citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of their socio-economic status.
- Many states have further expanded the base by converging state-specific health schemes with AB PM-JAY.
National Portability and Access
- The national portability feature allows beneficiaries to receive cashless treatment at any empanelled hospital across India.
- As of June 30, 2026, 29.05 lakh inter-state admissions have been authorized, totaling over ₹8,383.97 crore.
- The portability feature specifically benefits migrant workers and those traveling outside their home states.
Digital and Operational Framework
- The scheme utilizes an end-to-end digital platform for beneficiary identification, verification, and claims settlement.
- Pradhan Mantri Arogya Mitras are deployed at hospitals to assist with verification, cashless admissions, and overall coordination.
- A comprehensive Information, Education & Communication (IEC) strategy is in place, using media platforms like community radio, social media, and street plays to drive awareness and enrollment.
Impact Analysis
Senior Citizens (70 Years and Above)
- Impact: Approximately 6 crore seniors across 4.5 crore families now have access to health assurance regardless of income level.
- Action Required: Eligible individuals must undergo beneficiary verification to access secondary and tertiary care services.
Frontline Workers (ASHA and Anganwadi)
- Impact: Approximately 37 lakh additional families of ASHA and Anganwadi workers/helpers are now covered under the healthcare safety net.
- Action Required: Families must ensure they are registered within the expanded beneficiary base to avail of benefits.
Migrant Workers and Inter-State Travelers
- Impact: Beneficiaries can access quality healthcare services outside their home states through seamless inter-state portability.
- Action Required: Beneficiaries should seek assistance from Pradhan Mantri Arogya Mitras at empanelled hospitals for verification and cashless admission.
Empanelled Hospitals
- Impact: Hospitals are integrated into a robust digital ecosystem for identifying beneficiaries and processing inter-state claims.
- Action Required: Facilities must utilize the digital platform for claims settlement and deploy Arogya Mitras to support patient coordination.
Key Entities Referenced
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY): A national health assurance scheme providing cashless secondary and tertiary healthcare coverage to over 12 crore families and senior citizens aged 70 and above.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: The primary central ministry responsible for the implementation, expansion, and oversight of the AB PM-JAY scheme across India.
Socio-Economic Caste Census, 2011: The foundational data document used to identify the initial target group of 10.74 crore families for health coverage under the scheme.
Pradhan Mantri Arogya Mitras: Personnel deployed at empanelled hospitals to facilitate beneficiary verification, cashless admissions, and inter-state portability support.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan
Arogya Yojna (AB PM-JAY)
AB PM-JAY Achieves Pan-India Implementation; Now
Operational Across All 36 States/UTs
AB PM-JAY Facilitates Nationwide Healthcare Access
Through Portability; 29.05 Lakh Inter-State Admissions Worth
₹8,383.97 Crore Authorized
Health Assurance Extended to 6 Crore Senior Citizens Aged
70 Years and Above
Health Coverage Network Strengthened; Beneficiary Base
Rises from 10.74 Crore to 12 Crore Families
Seamless Inter-State Portability Under AB PM-JAY Facilitated
by Pradhan Mantri Arogya Mitras Through Beneficiary
Verification, Cashless Admissions and Hospital Support
प्रव तथ: 28 JUL 2026 6:14PM by PIB Delhi
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) continues to strengthen India’s
journey towards Universal Health Coverage by ensuring access to quality, affordable and cashless
healthcare services. The scheme is now being implemented across all 36 States/Union Territories, marking
a significant milestone in expanding healthcare access and strengthening the delivery of secondary and
tertiary care services across the country.
Initially, the scheme covered 10.74 crore families identified under the Socio-Economic Caste Census,
2011, constituting the bottom 40% of India’s population. In January 2023, the beneficiary base was
revised from 10.74 crore to 12 crore families to account for India's decadal population growth. In March
2024, approximately 37 lakh additional families of Accredited Social Health Activists, Anganwadi
Workers and Anganwadi Helpers were included under the scheme. The scheme was further expanded to
cover 6 crore senior citizens of age 70 years and above belonging to 4.5 crore families irrespective of their
socio-economic status.
Further, many States have expanded the beneficiary base beyond the centrally targeted beneficiary
numbers by converging their state-specific schemes with AB PM-JAY. The expansion of the beneficiary
base under AB PM-JAY, coupled with the integration of various State health assurance schemes, hassignificantly enhanced the scheme's outreach among vulnerable populations across the country.
AB PM-JAY provides a national portability feature, enabling beneficiaries to avail cashless treatment at
any empanelled hospital across the country, irrespective of their State/UT. This portability feature
enhances access to quality healthcare services, particularly for migrant workers and beneficiaries
travelling outside their home State.
As on 30th June, 2026, a total of 29.05 lakh inter-state portability hospital admissions, amounting to more
than Rs. 8,383.97 crore, have been authorized under AB PM-JAY across the country.
AB PM-JAY is implemented through a robust end-to-end digital platform that enables empanelled
hospitals to identify and verify eligible beneficiaries, irrespective of their home State, and facilitates
hospital admissions, claims processing and settlement for portability cases. This integrated digital
ecosystem ensures seamless, cashless and paperless access to healthcare services at empanelled hospitals
across the country.
To improve beneficiary enrolment and enhance awareness, including on the portability feature, AB PM-
JAY has adopted a comprehensive Information, Education & Communication (IEC) and outreach strategy.
The strategy includes awareness campaigns through traditional and digital media platforms such as
newspapers, community radio, television and radio campaigns, digital displays, street plays, mass
messaging, social media, and the dissemination of beneficiary testimonials.
Further, Pradhan Mantri Arogya Mitras deployed at empanelled hospitals play a key role in facilitating
portability under AB PM-JAY. They assist beneficiaries, including migrant workers and those seeking
treatment outside their home State, with identification and verification, cashless admission, hospital
coordination, and support throughout the hospitalization process.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Prataprao Jadhav, stated this in a written
reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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