The beneficiaries who are registered for the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) will get the Ayushman Bharat card. It mainly provides coverage of the insurance up to the amount of Rs.5 lakh to the beneficiary’s family to cover the primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare expenses. This program is now known as the AB-NHPS as it is now part of the National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS). Read below to find out how to apply for the Ayushman Bharat card online if you are eligible for the PMJAY plan.
Documents Required to Apply for Ayushman Bharat Card Online
Here is the list of the various docs which is required to apply for the Ayushman card online. The individuals have to carry the given below docs for the registration.
- Aadhaar card
- Bank account-related documents.
- Family documents
- Caste certificate
- Income certificate
Who Can Apply for an Ayushman Bharat Card?
Individuals belonging the rural and urban areas in India have to fulfill the various requirements to apply for the Ayushman Bharat card as per their income. But into September 2024, the Union Cabinet expanded the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) which includes various health insurance for all seniors adults of age 70 yaers or above than this. The eligibility for rural and urban households is as follows:
PMJAY Eligibility for Rural Households: The individuals in the rural area must have to fulfill the following criteria to apply for the card:
- The individuals living on one roof have the kucha walls and roof.
- No member of the age 16 – 59 yaers.
- No male member from the age 16 – 59 years.
- Holidn the membership of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) or Scheduled Caste (SC).
- Families rely on the land for physical labor as a source of income.
PMJAY Eligibility for Urban Households: In the urban areas, the Ayushman card eligibility is extended for the various categories of workers:
- Beggars
- Ragpickers
- Domestic workers
- Washermen and watchmen
- Street vendors, cobblers, hawkers.
- Construction workers, plumbers.
- Sweepers and Gardener.
Procedure to Apply for an Ayushman Bharat Card
With the help of the Ayushman Bharat card, individuals can get cashless treatment and facilities of hospitalization under the scheme of PMJAY. With this card, individuals can get the various benefits of the scheme at a various public or private hospital. Given below is the procedure to apply for the Ayushman Card Online or Offline.
Online Application Process:
- Visit the official portal of the PMJAY and there tap on the option of ‘Am I Eligible‘.
- Next on the NHA portal, select the option of ‘Beneficiary‘ and log in thereby filling in the phone number and captcha code.
- Next, select the PMJAY Scheme and then choose the other required information.
- Next, select the ‘Aadhaar Number‘ in the search by the column and fill in the Aadhar number.
- The list will get an option along with the Ayushman Card status.
- Next tap on ‘Apply Now‘, in case the Ayushman Bharat card status is not generated.
- Next, authenticate by the use of the Aadhar number by filling in the OTP at the time the number is registered.
- Next, fill in all the family members‘ information and deposit the details to complete the application process.
Offline Application Process:
- The individuals to apply for the Ayushman Bharat card offline have to go to the nearest hospital or an Ayushman Mitra.
- Ensure that you carry all the original docs for identification like your Aadhaar card and other important documents.
- Then complete the registration process and the staff there present will assist you for the further stages.
FAQ:
Q: Is this scheme, available all over the World?
Ans: No, this scheme is only available in the 33 States and Union Territories (UTs).
Q: Is this scheme available for senior citizens?
Ans: Yes, this scheme is available for the senior adults of 70 years of age.