🩺 Introduction:
Healthcare in India can be expensive—but what if you could get ₹5 lakh worth of treatment for free? That’s exactly what the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) provides through the Ayushman Card. This government scheme covers lakhs of families across India, helping them afford surgeries, hospital stays, medicines, and diagnostics without spending a rupee.
✅ What is the Ayushman Card?
The Ayushman Card is your key to accessing cashless health insurance up to ₹5 lakh per year per family at empaneled hospitals, both government and private.
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Issued under PM-JAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana)
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Available to over 10 crore families based on SECC 2011 data
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Valid at over 25,000+ hospitals across India
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Covers 1,500+ medical treatments including surgeries, maternity care, cancer, and more
🧾 Eligibility: Who Can Apply?
You are eligible if you are listed in the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 database. Common eligible groups include:
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Families with no adult male between ages 16–59
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Daily wage laborers
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SC/ST households
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Beggars, ragpickers, street vendors
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Tribal communities
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Families living in one-room houses or without shelter
You can check your status here:
👉 https://pmjay.gov.in
📝 How to Apply for an Ayushman Card
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Visit the nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) or empaneled hospital
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Show Aadhaar card and any ration card/voter ID
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If eligible, they will generate your Ayushman Card (ABHA Card) instantly
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Once verified, you can download it from the official portal or DigiLocker
🏨 How to Use the Card in Hospitals
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Find an empaneled hospital using the Ayushman Bharat website
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Carry your Ayushman Card and Aadhaar
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Hospital will verify your card
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You’ll get cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh, no payment needed
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Medicines, diagnostics, and follow-up are included under the package
📢 Benefits of Ayushman Card
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Free treatment up to ₹5 lakh/year
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No age or family size limit
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Pre-existing conditions covered
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Private and government hospitals included
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All-India portability
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24×7 support through helpline: 14555
📌 Conclusion
The Ayushman Card is a game-changer for Indian families who cannot afford high medical expenses. With just Aadhaar verification, you can unlock ₹5 lakh of health coverage annually. If you or someone you know is eligible, don’t wait — apply now and secure your family’s health.