Let me explain in brief the benefits that citizens above 70 years of age will get under Ayushman Bharat scheme. One, they will get free hospitalization cover upto Rs 5 lakh, irrespective of their income.

People need to register on PMJAY portal for health coverageScheme to cover 6 crore individuals from 4.5 crore familiesOf them, 1.78 crore people have already covered by scheme

Earlier, senior citizens used to get benefits from the health cover as part of the family. However, with the roll-out of extended cover, senior citizens aged 70 or above will get an individual cover of Rs 5 lakh.