Is Ayushman Bharat available for 70-year-olds in any hospital?

Dear Vinay ji,

Yes, under the extended Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana, individuals aged 70 years and above are eligible for ₹5 lakh annual cashless health coverage—irrespective of income

What Ayushman Vay Vandana Covers for Seniors 70+

• ₹5 lakh hospitalization cover per year

• More than 2,000 treatments including dialysis, cancer, cardiac, orthopaedic, and ICU care

• Coverage begins from day one, even for pre-existing conditions

Hospitals in Bangalore Accepting Ayushman Vay Vandana

Below are some empanelled hospitals in Bengaluru Urban where seniors can receive free treatment:

Government/Public Hospitals:

• Victoria Hospital

• Bowring & Lady Curzon Hospital

• KC General Hospital

Private Empanelled Hospitals:

• Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road

• Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road

• Apollo Hospitals, Jayanagar

How to Verify & Access Treatment

1. Visit: https://hospitals.pmjay.gov.in/Search/

2. Select State: Karnataka, District: Bangalore Urban

3. Set Hospital Type and search (you can filter by name or specialty)

4. Call the hospital’s Ayushman Mitra desk to confirm acceptance of Vay Vandana coverage