Ayushman Bharat Expands Coverage to ₹5 Lakh Per Family with New Funding Boost

Ayushman Bharat updates for 2026 now provide a ₹5 lakh health cover per family; over 45.5 crore cards have been issued nationwide, and a public portal lets citizens verify eligibility and claim benefits online.

Funding Allocation designates 3.4 crore rupees for the central Ayushman Bharat program as part of the national health budget, while an additional 80 lakh rupees is earmarked for pre‑launch infrastructure and outreach in Bengal’s new health scheme.

Bengal Coverage will connect a network of public and private hospitals along with nursing homes to the new scheme, allowing beneficiaries to receive tertiary, secondary and primary care services under the expanded Ayushman Bharat umbrella.

Digital Mission positions Ayushman Bharat as a world‑class digital health platform, aiming to place India among the top five nations for electronic health record integration and real‑time benefit verification, according to a July 2026 DD India report.