2019 · Q119
Which of the following are the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)?
- 1Free treatment available at all public and empanelled private hospitals in times of need
- 2Cashless and paperless access to quality health-care services
- 3Government provides health insurance ` cover of up to 5,00,000 per family per year
- 4Pre-existing diseases are not covered
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs
- A1 and 3 only
- B1, 2 and 3
- C2 and 4 only
- D2, 3 and 4 11th
Explanation
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) provides free treatment at public and empanelled private hospitals, cashless and paperless access to quality healthcare, and health cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year. Pre-existing diseases are covered from day one, so statement 4 is false. Statements 1, 2 and 3 are the scheme's benefits. Hence option B is correct.