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New Delhi: The government may double the ceiling on its flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) from the current 5 lakh to 10 lakh in the interim budget on 1 February, two officials aware of the matter said..
The Union budget for FY24 had allocated 7,200 crore for Ayushman Bharat, a number that may more than double to around 15,000 crore in FY25..
The health ministry has requested the finance ministry for 1.1 trillion for FY25, up 23% from 89,155 crore in FY24, said one of the two officials cited above, both of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity..
The success of state-led health schemes and their popularity are now proposed to be replicated at the Centre with enhanced insurance coverage under Ayushman Bharat, the officials cited above said..
. Ahead of the Lok Sabha election, the health ministry is focusing on enhancing schemes to benefit women, tribals, youths and poor..
