The Ayushman Card, part of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), is a key initiative by the Government of India to provide free health insurance to economically vulnerable citizens. This card enables access to quality healthcare services without financial burden. With this card, beneficiaries can avail of cashless treatment at empaneled hospitals across India.
Launched in 2018, PM-JAY is the world’s largest government-funded health insurance scheme. It provides coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. The scheme covers over 10 crore families, targeting the poor and vulnerable sections of society.
The Ayushman Card is provided to families identified based on the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 data. Eligibility criteria include:
To check eligibility, visit the Ayushman Bharat portal and enter your mobile number or ration card details.
ou can apply for the Ayushman Card through the following methods:
The scheme covers over 1,500 medical procedures, including:
While the Ayushman Card covers a wide range of treatments, it does not include:
The Ayushman Card is a health card issued under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). It enables eligible beneficiaries to avail cashless treatment for up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empaneled hospitals across India.
Families identified under the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 are eligible. This includes deprived rural families and urban workers from specific occupational categories such as domestic workers, rickshaw pullers, street vendors, and construction workers.
You can check your eligibility on the PM-JAY website by entering your mobile number or ration card details.
You can apply through:
The scheme covers more than 1,500 medical procedures, including:
Yes, the Ayushman Card is valid across all states in India at empaneled hospitals.
No, outpatient department (OPD) services are not covered under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. It is mainly for hospitalization and tertiary care.
No, a single Ayushman Card covers the entire family, and only one card is issued per family.
You can track your application status on the PM-JAY portal using your reference ID or mobile number.
You can get a duplicate card by visiting the nearest CSC and providing your details for reissue.
Yes, all pre-existing diseases are covered from day one.
Yes, you can use it at any empaneled private hospital that is part of the Ayushman Bharat network.