The Government of India has rolled out several schemes, and one of them is the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. Right now, a lot of people are benefiting from this program. If you qualify, you can also take advantage of it by applying. The first step is to get your Ayushman card, which is essential for accessing free treatment.

 

The government covers your treatment costs, allowing you to receive free medical care at both government and registered private hospitals. So, let’s find out if you’re eligible and how to get your Ayushman card.

 

First, let’s see who can apply for the Ayushman card:

 

If you want to enjoy the benefits of free treatment with the Ayushman card, you need to check your eligibility first. Here’s a list of who qualifies:

 

1. Individuals from destitute or tribal backgrounds.

2. Those belonging to scheduled castes or tribes.

3. Families with a disabled member.

4. Residents of rural areas.

5. Daily wage workers.

6. People employed in the unorganized sector.

 

Here’s how you can get your Ayushman card:

 

Offline Method

 

Step 1

 

1. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for the Ayushman card.

2. Head to your nearest CSC center.

3. Speak with the designated officer there.

4. They will verify your eligibility.

5. Your documents will be checked by the officer.

6. Once everything is confirmed, your application will be processed.

7. After a short while, your Ayushman card will be ready for download.

8. With this card, you can access free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh each year.

 

Online Process

 

1. Start by heading over to the official Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana website at https://bis.pmjay.gov.in/BIS/mobileverify and click on the ‘Am I Eligible’ option in the menu.

 

2. You’ll be redirected to the Beneficiary NHA portal. Select the ‘Beneficiary’ option and input your mobile number. Then, fill in the captcha code and enter the OTP that you’ll receive on your phone.

 

3. Next, choose PMJAY as the scheme and provide the necessary details like your state and district.

 

4. Under the Search By section, pick ‘Ayushman Card’ and enter your Aadhaar number.

 

5. You’ll see the status of the Ayushman card for all family members listed along with their names.

 

6. If your Ayushman Bharat card shows as “Not-Generated,” go to the “Action” column and click the “Apply Now” button.

 

7. After that, authenticate yourself using your Aadhaar by entering the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.

 

8. Fill in the required information for your family members, including their mobile numbers, and submit everything to complete the online application for the Ayushman card.

 

9. Once your application is approved, you can download your Ayushman Bharat card.