Ayushman Bharat Yojana is an ambitious scheme launched by the Government of India which aims to provide health insurance to the poor and deprived sections of the country. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries get free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh in government and private hospitals.
Ayushman Bharat Card, also known as Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) Card, is the mainstay of this scheme. This card enables the beneficiaries to avail the benefits available under the scheme.
Who can make Ayushman Bharat card?
Ayushman Bharat Card is available to people falling in the following categories:
- Below Poverty Line (BPL) families
- families not paying income tax
- Beneficiaries under government schemes
- Families included in the Social, Economic and Caste Census (SECC)
- people working in unorganized sector
- Farmer
- daily wage laborer
- poor artisan
- widows
- senior citizen
- handicapped people
- transgender
How to make Ayushman Bharat card?
To get Ayushman Bharat card made, you can follow the following steps:
1. Online Application:
Visit the official website of Ayushman Bharat Scheme https://bis.pmjay.gov.in/BIS/selfprintCard.
Click on “Am I Eligible” option.
Enter your mobile number and verify it using OTP.
Select Ration Card, Aadhar Card or Location in “Search by” option.
Enter your information and click on “Submit” button.
Verify your identity (Aadhaar OTP, fingerprint, iris scan or facial recognition).
Click on the “Submit” button and submit your application.
2. Offline Application:
You can also apply offline by visiting your nearest Public Service Center (CSC) or Ayushman Bharat Seva Kendra.
Fill the application form with required documents (Aadhar Card, Ration Card, Income Certificate etc.).
Submit the application form and receive your receipt.
Benefits of Ayushman Bharat Card:
Free treatment: Free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh in government and private hospitals.
Medicines: Free medicines and clinical trials.
Hospitalization: Free food and accommodation during hospitalization.
Dialysis: Free dialysis.
Cancer Treatment: Free Cancer Treatment.
Pre-operation and post-operation care: Free pre-operation and post-operation care.
Important points about Ayushman Bharat Card:
Ayushman Bharat Card is completely free.
You can avail the scheme once in a year.
The scheme is available only for citizens of India.
You can get more information about the scheme on the Ayushman Bharat Yojana website or helpline number (1800-111-5656).
