Ruby Ahirwar, an 11th-grade student who has been battling a serious heart condition, finally received her Aadhaar card after a long struggle of three years. The document was issued from Delhi, removing the major administrative barrier that prevented her from getting medical help. This development ensures that she can now access life-saving surgery and care through the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme.
How will the Aadhaar card help in Ruby Ahirwar treatment?
Ruby was diagnosed with a hole in her heart, a condition that requires expensive medical procedures. Since she did not have an Aadhaar card, her family could not register her for the central government health benefits. Now that the card is ready, she will be eligible for the following benefits:
- Free Surgery: Her heart operation can be performed under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
- Medical Coverage: Post-surgery care and hospital expenses will be covered by the government.
- Access to Specialists: She can now be admitted to empaneled hospitals for advanced cardiac care.
Why was there a three year delay for the Aadhaar card?
The student and her family faced several challenges in getting the identity document for the past three years. The lack of this card acted as a wall between her and her right to medical treatment. With the intervention and processing completed in Delhi, the card has been successfully generated. This ends a long period of uncertainty for the 11th-grade student, as her family can now focus on her recovery instead of paperwork.
