Question

    Which primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman

    Bharat Yojana aims to alleviate the financial burden of healthcare on low-income households?
    A Improving access to quality healthcare services Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Enhancing the coverage amount to INR 10 lakh per family Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Providing financial protection against high healthcare costs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Offering cashless transactions for all healthcare services Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Expanding the network of empaneled hospitals Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Ayushman Bharat Scheme is the world’s largest health assurance scheme. Year of Launch – 2018 as recommended by the National Health Policy, 2017 Ministry - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) Aim – To achieve the vision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) which encompasses promotive, preventive, curative, palliative and rehabilitative care. Funding – Centrally Sponsored Scheme  (expenditure incurred in premium payment will be shared between Central and State governments) Coverage - Targets over 10 crore families (approximately 50 crore beneficiaries) based on SECC (Socio-Economic Caste Census) Implementing Agency – National Health Authority (NHA)

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