Odisha became the 34th state to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), marking a significant advancement in the state’s healthcare landscape. This integration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Health Authority (NHA) of the Union Ministry of Health and Odisha’s Department of Health and Family Welfare.
Convergence with Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana
The AB PM-JAY will operate in conjunction with Odisha’s existing Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY). This unified scheme offers a health coverage of ₹5 lakh per family annually, with an additional ₹5 lakh specifically for women members. Approximately 1.03 crore families are expected to benefit, with 67.8 lakh families receiving support from the Union Government.
Enhanced Healthcare Access
Previously, residents of Odisha had access to around 900 empaneled hospitals. With this integration, they can now avail cashless treatment in over 29,000 government and private empaneled hospitals nationwide. This expansion is anticipated to transform the health status of 86% of Odisha’s population, providing broader access to quality healthcare services.
