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The Union Government has expanded the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme to provide free medical treatment up to ₹25 lakh for senior citizens aged 70 and above. This move significantly bolsters social security for the elderly demographic. With over 60 crore individuals already covered, this expansion alongside 19,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras aims to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure for aging populations.
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