Answer-The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has been extended to provide health...

Senior citizens with private health insurance are not excluded from AB PM-JAY. They can opt for the benefits under the scheme in addition to their private health insurance.

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The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JA

Y has been extended to provide health coverage for senior citizens above the age of 70. Which of the following statements about this extension is INCORRECT?

A It benefits all senior citizens aged 70 and above, irrespective of their socio-economic status.

B Eligible senior citizens under existing private health insurance schemes will be excluded.

C A family cover of Rs. 5 lakh per year is provided for all senior citizens aged 70 and above.

D Senior citizens already under other public health schemes can choose to avail of benefits from AB PM-JAY.

E Senior citizens can continue to use Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) or Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESIC).

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