Since its inception in 2018, theAyushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya YojanaArogyaKarnataka(AB-PMJAY-ArK) Health assurance scheme has benefited about 55 lakh people and Rs 6286. 7 crore has been reimbursed to hospitals towards their treatment.
The health department has seen an over 600% increase in reimbursements till 2022-23 compared to when the scheme started in 2018-19. However, the number of people who possess AB-PMJAY-ArK cards remains a measly 27% of the targeted 5. 1 crore APL or BPL ration cardholders, the schemes target Population.
On the flip side, a high enrolment, did not naturally mean higher coverage. He said coverage in districts such as Kodagu and Udupi is relatively high 39. 6% and 28. 6% yet delivery of Services under the scheme is low in these districts. Also, one reason for high enrolment could be their small populat ion size compared to other districts.