Ayushman Card Online: The Central Government operates the ‘Ayushman Bharat PM Jan Arogya Yojana’ (PM-JAY) to strengthen public health. Under this scheme, the government provides eligible families with access to cashless medical treatment worth up to ₹5 lakh. To avail of the benefits of this scheme, it is essential to have an Ayushman Card. If you are unsure whether your name is on the eligibility list, you can check it from home using your smartphone.
There is no need to visit any government office. You can verify your eligibility through the official Ayushman Beneficiary Portal or the Ayushman app. If you are eligible for the scheme, you can complete the required process and download your Ayushman Card.
How to check eligibility for the Ayushman scheme?
To check your eligibility for the Ayushman scheme, follow these simple steps:
Open the official website or the Ayushman app.
Enter your mobile number on the portal or app and verify it using an OTP.
After logging in, select your state and choose ‘PM-JAY’ from the scheme options.
Select your district; once you perform the search, information regarding the beneficiaries in your family will appear on the screen.
You can then verify whether your name is included in the beneficiary list.
How to get an Ayushman Card made:
If your name is on the beneficiary list and you are eligible for the scheme, you can complete the online e-KYC process.
Search for your name and related details on the portal or app.
Select the ‘e-KYC’ option to proceed with creating your card.
Verification will be conducted via Aadhaar-based OTP or facial authentication.
Fill in the required information and upload a photograph as specified.
Once the process is complete, you can check the status of your application. Once approved, the card can be downloaded from the relevant portal or app.
Benefits of the Ayushman Card
Under the Ayushman Card scheme, families are provided with health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh. The scheme offers the facility of cashless treatment in hospitals. Coverage is available for treatment in both government and private hospitals. Depending on eligibility, the costs for specified medical treatments requiring hospital admission are covered. Beneficiaries can avail of cashless treatment at any of the listed hospitals.