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West Bengal Becomes 36th and Final State/UT to Implement AB-PMJAY, Completing Nationwide Coverage

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West Bengal has become the 36th and final State or Union Territory to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), completing its nationwide coverage. The National Health Authority (NHA) and the West Bengal Government signed an MoU for implementation. The scheme offers health cover of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year. Over 36,000 government and private hospitals are empanelled, more than 44 crore Ayushman cards have been issued, and beneficiaries have received over 12 crore treatments worth more than ₹1.82 lakh crore since launch.