National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE)

iAbout This Scheme

NPHCE aims to provide accessible, affordable, and quality health care to elderly population across the country at various levels of public health delivery system. It covers dedicated elderly health care units at district hospitals, weekly geriatric clinics at CHCs, and regular geriatric care at PHCs.

🎁Key Benefits

• Dedicated geriatric wards and OPD at district hospitals
• Weekly geriatric clinics at Community Health Centres
• Home visits by ASHA workers for elderly
• Free medicines and diagnostics at public health facilities
• Rehabilitation services and physiotherapy
• Mental health care and counselling for elderly

✅Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  All elderly persons aged 60 and above
• 2
  Preferential services at government health facilities

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions