When was the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana introduced to provide health insurance to people below the poverty line?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 2008.
· Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) was launched on April 1, 2008, by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.
· It aims to provide health insurance coverage to families living below the poverty line (BPL).
· Under RSBY, beneficiaries are entitled to hospitalization coverage of up to ₹30,000 for most diseases, with pre-existing conditions also being covered.
· The scheme involves a smart card system for beneficiaries, which simplifies the process of availing cashless treatment at empaneled hospitals.
Information Booster:
· Eligibility: Families categorized under BPL and listed in the district BPL survey.
· Premium Contribution: The central government provides 75% of the premium, and the remaining 25% is borne by the state government.
· Current Status: RSBY has been subsumed under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) since 2018, which provides higher coverage.