Ayushman Bharat Expands Coverage With New ₹5 Lakh Health Card Update

Ayushman Bharat now offers a refreshed health insurance card that provides up to ₹5 lakh coverage per family, aiming to broaden financial protection for low‑income households across India; the scheme, launched in 2018, targets over 10 crore vulnerable families.

Eligibility can be verified online through the official portal, where users enter their Aadhaar number and state‑wise family ID; the system instantly confirms entitlement and generates a downloadable PDF version of the card.

Health Secretary said the digital push under Ayushman Bharat will streamline claim processing and reduce fraud, reinforcing public health infrastructure and improving access in remote districts, especially for women and senior citizens.

Beneficiaries across states report faster enrollment after the card update, with the portal handling over 2 million downloads in the first week, indicating strong public uptake and potential to lower out‑of‑pocket expenses.