LOK SABHA
ROLE OF AB-PMJAY IN CURTAILING OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENDITURE
Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme has successfully contributed in curtailing Out-of-Pocket expenditures in the country; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, year-wise?
(DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)
(a) & (b): As of 21st March, 2022, hospital admissions worth Rs. 37,185 crore are authorised under Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) since the inception of the scheme from 23.09.2018. Year-wise break-up thereof is as under:
|
Financial Year |
Value of authorized hospital admissions (in crore of |
|
2018-19 |
2,838 |
|
2019-20 |
10,424 |
|
2020-21 |
9,542 |
|
2021-22 |
14,381 |