Under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) a government public healthcare initiative, the Ayushman Bharat Card is issued to help the eligible families and individuals in availing cashless medical treatment easily.
The card allows beneficiaries to receive treatment at government and empanelled private hospitals across the country at zero cost.
Ayushman Bharat Yojana: Brief Overview
Ayushman Bharat is a government funded scheme introduced to provide free and cashless healthcare facilities to the economically weaker sections of the Indian society.
Under this scheme, eligible families and individuals are categorised based on their financial status, while senior citizens aged 70 years and above receive health coverage of up to Rs. 5 lakh per financial year for secondary and tertiary medical expenses.
The scheme covers 1900+ medical treatments, pre-existing diseases with no waiting period and includes expenses incurred on hospitalization, surgeries, diagnostics, medicines, and certain post- hospitalization expenses.
Ayushman Bharat Card: Steps to Apply
How to Apply Online
The applicants can apply for the Ayushman Bharat Card Online through the following process:
- Download the Ayushman App from Google Play Store or visit the official NHA website at abdm.gov.in.
- Firstly, check if you are a beneficiary by logging in using your registered mobile number and verifying it through the OTP.
- Check your eligibility by entering your aadhaar number, family ID, or beneficiary details.
- If your name appears in the list, then proceed further for “e-KYC” by verifying your identity through aadhaar OTP, fingerprint authentication, face authentication, or iris verification (if available).
- Confirm the family details and upload the required documents.
- Once the application gets approved, download and save the digital card.
How to Apply Offline
By following the below steps, the applicants can apply for the card offline:
- Visit the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or go to an empanelled hospital help desk.
- Register using your mobile number and submit the copy of aadhaar card and ration card.
- The operator will verify the applicant’s eligibility for the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. If eligible, will complete the e-KYC process.
- If the applicant is applying via a CSC, they have to pay a nominal fee.
- After approval, eligible services will be provided cashlessly.
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Ayushman Bharat Card: Who can Apply?
As per the guidelines provided by the PM-JAY, the eligibility for Ayushman Bharat Scheme is checked through the government beneficiary databases. To be eligible, the families need to be listed under the SECC (Socio-Economic Caste Census) database.
The eligible groups comprises of-
Rural Households
- Families without stable stable source of income
- Households identified under deprivation categories
- Economically weaker households
Urban Households
- Informal and low-income sector families
- Specified occupations
Senior Citizens
- Citizens aged 70 years and above
Ayushman Bharat Card: Documents Required
Before applying for the Ayushman Bharat Card, keep the following documents ready:
- Aadhaar Card
- Mobile Number linked with the Aadhaar
- Ration Card (if available)
- Family ID
- Income Proof
- Existing PM-JAY Reference Number (if available)
Ayushman Bharat Card: Key Benefits
The major benefits of having Ayushman Bharat Card are as follows:
- Cashless health treatment of the individual and family.
- Annual coverage up to Rs 5 lakh per family.
- In the eligible categories, no restriction on the family size.
- Includes coverage for the medical expenses on hospitalization, surgeries, and diagnostics.
- Access to government and empanelled private hospitals.
- Huge relief from out of pocket healthcare expenses.
Beyond Medical Cards: The Ultimate Cure for Human Suffering
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