The free health cover will benefit approximately six crore senior citizens in 4.5 crore families at an annual cost of ₹3,437 crore. "With this approval, all senior citizens of 70 years and above irrespective of their socio-economic status would be eligible to avail the benefits under the scheme. Eligible senior citizens would be issued a new distinct card," Union Information and Broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
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