Ayushman Bharat & Health Schemes
Official information on West Bengal health-cover schemes, including Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) under the National Health Authority (NHA) and Swasthya Sathi under the Health & Family Welfare Department. Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and Swasthya Sathi are separate schemes, each with its own dedicated guide.
Scheme Guides
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) — West Bengal
West Bengal became the 36th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY after the National Health Authority and Government of West Bengal signed the implementation MoU on 8 June 2026, offering eligible families cashless health cover of up to ₹5 lakh per year.
Swasthya Sathi — West Bengal
Swasthya Sathi is a Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal scheme launched on 30 December 2016 (rolled out February 2017), offering cashless health protection of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year through empanelled hospitals.