The Ayushman Bharat Card is part of the flagship health insurance scheme of the Government of India, offering free medical treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year in empaneled hospitals. You can now apply online for yourself and your family members from home and enjoy this government healthcare benefit.
What is Ayushman Bharat Card?
The Ayushman Bharat Card, also known as the PM-JAY Card, provides financial protection to eligible families for medical treatment in empaneled hospitals. It ensures that even underprivileged sections of society have access to quality healthcare without worrying about high medical expenses.
How to Apply for Ayushman Bharat Card Online
You can apply online through the official portal: beneficiary.nha.gov.in
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official portal and select the Beneficiary option.
- Enter your mobile number and choose the Auth Mode. Enter the OTP and captcha code to log in.
- Select Scheme, State, Sub-Scheme, District, and Search by option. If using Aadhaar, enter the Aadhaar number and click Search.
- The portal will display the list of all family members. Choose the member for whom you want to apply and check their card status.
- Click on the eKYC icon to start Aadhaar authentication. Enter the Aadhaar number and mobile OTP to authenticate.
- Verify the member’s details and matching score, fill in required mobile and personal information, and click Submit.
- A message eKYC Completed will appear. After a few days, check the card status again. Once approved, you can download your Ayushman Card.
Eligibility for Ayushman Bharat Card
The Ayushman Bharat Card is designed for individuals and families based on their socio-economic status. Only families listed as beneficiaries under PM-JAY can apply for the card. Eligible groups include:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities
- Landless families
- Households without adult members aged 16–59 years
- All senior citizens aged 70 years or above are covered, regardless of their income.
- Families listed under the PM-JAY scheme with an annual income below ₹2.5 lakh are also eligible.
- You can apply for yourself or for any family member listed in your household.
How to Check Ayushman Bharat Card Status and List
You can check your Ayushman Bharat Card list and application status online through the official portal; https://beneficiary.nha.gov.in/. This feature helps you track which family members already have the card and monitor the progress of new applications.
- Ayushman Bharat Empaneled Hospital List
- Cardholders can receive treatment at all hospitals empaneled under the PM-JAY scheme.
- You can view the complete hospital list online to find the nearest facility that accepts the Ayushman Bharat Card.
How to Find an Ayushman Bharat Hospital
To check the list of hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, you can visit the official PM-JAY website at hospitals.pmjay.gov.in
Steps to Search for an Ayushman Bharat Hospital Online:
- Visit the official website: Open your browser and go to https://hospitals.pmjay.gov.in/
- Go to the hospital search section: Click on the "Find Hospital" link on the homepage.
- Enter your location details: Select your state from the dropdown menu to view hospitals in your area.
- Choose hospital type (optional): You can filter your search by the type of hospital if needed.
- View the results: The portal will display a list of hospitals empaneled under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) scheme.
Other Ways to Find an Ayushman Bharat Hospital:
- Call the helpline: Dial 14555 to speak with Ayushman Bharat representatives for help and information about nearby empaneled hospitals.
- Contact hospitals directly: You can also call a hospital to confirm if they are empaneled with PM-JAY and provide cashless treatment to Ayushman cardholders.
Disclaimer: The provided details are for informational purposes only. For official applications or in case of any discrepancies, please visit your nearest authorized bank or the official portal.
