Why in News?

• The world’s largest public health insurance programme AB-PMJAY has completed four years.

Mandate

• Universal health coverage to bottom 50% of the population.
• ₹ 5 lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.

Status

• Trust, Insurance or Hybrid mode of working. Over 19 crores Ayushman cards issued.
• Over 3.9 crore hospital admissions.
• ₹45,294 crore spent since the inception.

Way Ahead

• Focus on healthcare management and disease prevention including OPD.
• Pay attention to mid-level 40 crore people who don’t come under the targeted 50% population.
• Enhance Centre-State cooperation.