The Ayushman Bharat Yojana (ABY), also known as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), is a health insurance programme launched by the Indian government in 2018. It aims to provide free or low-cost healthcare and other medical benefits to eligible individuals in need. Keep reading to learn more about the Ayushman Bharat Yojna, its eligibility criteria, and the application process.
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What Is The Ayushman Bharat Yojna?
The Ayushman Bharat Yojana aims to help low-income families with their medical bills. It provides medical insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh annually per family. This initiative covers serious and critical care that includes surgeries and illnesses like knee replacement, heart bypass, cancer treatment, or even chronic conditions. It also covers pre and post-hospitalisation expenses to make sure that low-income households can avail of medical treatment without financial distress.
Ayushman Bharat Yojna Website
Type in https://abdm.gov.in/ to visit the official Ayushman Bharat Yojna website to apply for the Ayushman Bharat Card and avail of the benefits of this initiative.
Ayushman Bharat Yojna: How To Check Eligibility?
You can check if you are eligible to avail of the Ayushman Bharat Yojna benefits by following these steps:
For online verification:
- Go to https://abdm.gov.in/, the Ayushman Bharat PMJAY website, and select the “Am I Eligible” option.
- Put in your state, mobile number, and captcha code.
- Based on information from the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC), the system will indicate your eligibility status.
For offline verification:
- Find the Common Service Centre (CSC) closest to you or go to an Ayushman Bharat hospital that has been accredited.
- You can use the details on your ration card or Aadhaar card to verify your eligibility with the help of trained staff at these locations.
NOTE: You need to make sure you have the following documents to apply for the Ayushman Bharat health card:
- ID Proof
- Income Proof
- Address Proof
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Ayushman Bharat Yojna: How To Apply For The Ayushman Bharat Card?
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to register for the Ayushman Bharat card:
For an online application:
- Start by visiting the PMJAY website and clicking on the “Register” or “Apply” section.
- Then, enter your Aadhaar card number, mobile number, and other relevant information.
- You must now upload scanned copies of each of the aforementioned documents in order to submit the application.
For an offline application:
Visit the nearest CSC location, where a CSC operator will assist you with completing the application, checking your documentation, and submitting it electronically.
NOTE: After submitting your application, you can monitor its progress on the PMJAY website. Following successful verification and enrollment, you will be issued an Ayushman Bharat Card (PMJAY card).
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