How to Use Ayushman Card at a Hospital
Everything you need to know about cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals with your Ayushman Bharat Card
✅ Must Carry
- • Ayushman Card (printed or on phone)
- • Aadhaar Card (original)
- • Doctor's referral letter (if referred)
- • Previous medical reports
📋 Good to Have
- • Ration Card (backup ID)
- • Mobile with Ayushman Card PDF
- • Passport-size photographs
- • Family contact numbers
Visit Empanelled Hospital
Go to any PMJAY empanelled hospital. Look for "Ayushman Bharat" signboard. Check hospitals at pmjay.gov.in.
Find Ayushman Mitra Desk
Locate the dedicated PMJAY Help Desk near entrance or reception. The Ayushman Mitra guides you through everything.
Identity Verification
Ayushman Mitra verifies your Ayushman Card ID, Aadhaar Card (biometric/OTP), and photo matching.
Treatment Pre-Authorization
Hospital submits pre-authorization with diagnosis and treatment plan. Usually approved within 30 minutes to a few hours.
Receive Cashless Treatment
Get treatment completely free – surgery, medicines, diagnostics, room charges, ICU, food, and nursing care all covered.
Discharge & Follow-Up
Collect discharge summary. PMJAY covers post-hospitalization for 15 days including follow-ups and medicines.
✅ Covered
- • 1,929+ treatment packages
- • Pre-hospitalization (3 days)
- • Post-hospitalization (15 days)
- • Cancer, heart surgery, dialysis
- • Joint replacement
- • All medicines & diagnostics
❌ Not Covered
- • OPD consultations (generally)
- • Cosmetic surgeries
- • Fertility treatments
- • Drug rehabilitation
- • Non-surgical dental
- • Spectacles & hearing aids
Empanelled hospitals must treat you first in emergencies before verification:
Show Aadhaar Card – hospitals can verify eligibility with it
Emergency admission first, verification within 24 hours
Emergency Helpline: 14555 | 1800-111-565 (Toll-free)
FAQs – Using Ayushman Card at Hospital
Disclaimer: This is an informational guide. Treatment coverage may vary by hospital and package. Contact 14555 for specific queries.