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Ayushman Vay Vandana card for age 70 and above

The Ayushman Vay Vandana card gives free treatment cover of up to ₹5 lakh a year to every senior citizen aged 70 and above under AB PM-JAY, whatever the family income.

The short answer

The Ayushman Vay Vandana card gives free treatment cover of up to ₹5 lakh a year to every senior citizen aged 70 and above under AB PM-JAY, whatever the family income.

Source: nha.gov.in. Not yet matched to an official page; confirm on the official portal before paying.

Official fees

ServiceFee
Ayushman Vay Vandana cardFree

Checked on 18 Oct 2026 Source

Same fee in every state and city. It is set by the central government.

Documents to keep ready

Tick what you already have. The shared list shows each one as ready or pending.

How to apply

  1. Open beneficiary.nha.gov.in or the Ayushman app
  2. Register with the senior citizen's mobile number and Aadhaar
  3. Complete Aadhaar e-KYC with the OTP
  4. Choose the Vay Vandana option for age 70 and above
  5. Submit and download the card
  6. Or visit any empanelled hospital or Ayushman Mitra for registration
  7. For help call 14555
Good to know
  • Seniors aged 70 and above get up to ₹5 lakh a year free treatment under AB PM-JAY regardless of income.
  • If your family already has an Ayushman card, the senior can get a further top-up. Our sources differ on whether the cover is shared in a household, so check the NHA site.
  • Register again and complete e-KYC to activate the new card even if you already have an Ayushman card.
  • Toll free helpline: 14555.

After you apply

What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.

Track your application

Typical time

After e-KYC and approval; time varies

Not officially verified

If you do not have it or miss the deadline

There is no penalty. Without the card you cannot get cashless treatment under the scheme.

Law: Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY

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Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them

ReasonHow to fix it
Aadhaar e-KYC failedCheck the mobile number linked to Aadhaar and retry the OTP.
Age shown below 70Correct the date of birth in Aadhaar before applying.
Already holds an Ayushman card but the new card is not activeRegister again and complete e-KYC to activate the Vay Vandana card.

Not officially verified

Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.

Common questions

Who is eligible for the Ayushman Vay Vandana card?
Every senior citizen aged 70 and above, whatever the family income, for up to ₹5 lakh a year of free treatment at empanelled hospitals under AB PM-JAY.
How do I apply for the Vay Vandana card?
Register on beneficiary.nha.gov.in or the Ayushman app, complete Aadhaar e-KYC, or visit an empanelled hospital. Call 14555 for help.
Is the Vay Vandana card free?
Yes. The card and the cover are free for eligible seniors under AB PM-JAY.

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Yahi jaankari, Hinglish mein.

Ayushman Vay Vandana card kaise banaye?
beneficiary.nha.gov.in ya Ayushman app par register karein aur Aadhaar e-KYC karein, ya kisi empanelled hospital mein jayein. Madad ke liye 14555 par call karein.
Vay Vandana card ke liye kaun eligible hai?
70 saal ya usse upar ke sabhi senior citizens, income chahe kuch bhi ho. ₹5 lakh tak saalana free ilaaj.
Kya Vay Vandana card free hai?
Haan, card aur cover dono free hain.
Ayushman Vay Vandana card ka application status kaise check karein?
Official link par application ya reference number daalkar status dekhein. Link upar 'After you apply' mein diye hain: Check the card on the NHA beneficiary portal. Apply karne ke baad kam se kam utna time rukein: After e-KYC and approval; time varies.
Ayushman Vay Vandana card ka application reject ho jaye to kya karein?
Portal par likhi wajah padhein, galat ya dhundhle document badalkar dobara apply karein. Sabse aam wajah aur unka solution upar 'After you apply' mein diye gaye hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official site se pakka kar lein.
Bina Ayushman Vay Vandana card ke pakde gaye to kya hoga?
Aam taur par nahi, Ayushman Vay Vandana card na hone par seedha koi jurmana nahi hai (Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY). Lekin kai sarkari kaam ya faayde ke liye yeh zaroori ho sakta hai.

Sources: pib.gov.in nha.gov.in

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