Ayushman Bharat Yojana, also known as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), is a health insurance scheme launch by the Government of India. To provide financial protection and healthcare access to economically vulnerable families in India is the main goal of this scheme / yojana.
This article will help you to Apply for Ayushman Heath Card online.
Ayushman Bharat scheme provides coverage of up to Rs. 5 lakhs per family per year and covers medical expenses for 1,350 procedures.
PM-JAY Overview
| Name of the Scheme | Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) or Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS) |
| Type of project | Health Insurance |
| Started By | Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi |
| Country | India |
| Ministry | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Launched | 23 September 2018; 4 years ago |
| Total Number of Ayushman Cards Issued Until Now | 21,40,17,608 (as of 21st December 2022) |
| Total Number of Hospital Admissions Until Now | 4,23,59,252 (as of 21st December 2022) |
| Total Number of Registered Families | Over Ten Crore |
| Budget | ₹8,088 crore (US$1.0 billion) (2021–22) [1] |
| Status | Active |
| Website | https://www.pmjay.gov.in/ |
| Helpline Numbers | 1800-111-565 or 14555 |
| Address | National Health Authority of India, 3rd, 7th and 9th Floor, Tower-L, Jeevan Bharati Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110001 |
Required Documents for PM-JAY
- Age & Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card or PAN Card)
- Contact details (mobile, address, email)
- Caste certificate
- Income certificate (maximum annual income to be only up to Rs. 5 lakh a year)
- Document proof the current status of the family to be covered (Joint or nuclear)
To apply for the PM-JAY scheme, here is a step-by-step guide to the application process:
Process to apply for Ayushman Bharat
Apply for PMJAY online, you can follow the steps given below:
- Visit the official government website for PMJAY scheme
- Find Am I Eligible tab, and click on it
- Submit your mobile number, CAPTCHA code, and click on Generate OTP button
- Now enter your State and your name, ration card number, household number, or mobile number
- If your family is cover under Ayushman Bharat Yojana, then your name will be displayed in the results
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Benefits of PM-JAY Ayushman Card
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) also known as the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. This Yojana aims to provide health insurance of up to INR 5 lakh to the weaker section of society. Here are some benefits of the PM-JAY scheme.
- Health care insurance of upto 5 lakh per family annually
- Provided with free treatment and procedures of secondary and tertiary health care
- No cap on the family size is there.
- All the costs of medicines will be covered under this scheme
- All pre-existing diseases will also be covered
- Under the scheme coverage of 3 days pre-hospitalization and 15 days
- Scheme also includes post-hospitalization expenses
Download Ayushman Bharat Card Online
- Visit Ayushman Bharat Yojana official website
- Now login with your email id and generate password
- Enter your Aadhaar number
- Click on the approved beneficiary option
- It will be redirected to their help center
- Now enter your password in CSC and the pin number
- It will be redirected to the home page
- You will see the download option form where you can download your Ayushman Bharat golden card
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