Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) continues to expand national access to cashless secondary and tertiary healthcare across India, as reported by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare through a written reply in the Rajya Sabha. The reported coverage expansion and the inter-state portability authorisations (29.05 lakh admissions by 30 June 2026) make this an important, testable example of welfare delivery design, health financing through insurance-based access, and digital implementation.
What happened now (government-reported update)
The Government of India reports that AB PM-JAY is being implemented across all 36 States/Union Territories. The programme is described as enabling quality, affordable and cashless care through empanelled hospitals and a national portability feature.
Coverage expansion and beneficiary changes
AB PM-JAY’s beneficiary base has expanded in steps since the initial targeted coverage.
Key reported changes include:
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