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Ayushman Bharat Health Account & Card (ABHA / PM-JAY Card)

The national digital health credential and insurance card under Ayushman Bharat (AB-PMJAY), providing secondary and tertiary cashless hospitalization cover up to ₹5 lakh per family per annum.

Administrative Context & Legal Basis

Identifies eligible beneficiaries based on SECC 2011 deprivation criteria and NFSA ration card data. Enables paperless and cashless admission across empaneled public and private hospitals nationwide.

Governing Authority / MinistryNational Health Authority (NHA) / Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Required Documentary EvidenceAyushman Card (Plastic/Digital ABHA ID) with 14-digit Health Account Number

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ayushman Bharat Health Account & Card and why is it required for government schemes?▾

The national digital health credential and insurance card under Ayushman Bharat (AB-PMJAY), providing secondary and tertiary cashless hospitalization cover up to ₹5 lakh per family per annum. Identifies eligible beneficiaries based on SECC 2011 deprivation criteria and NFSA ration card data. Enables paperless and cashless admission across empaneled public and private hospitals nationwide.

What document proves Ayushman Bharat Health Account & Card (ABHA / PM-JAY Card) status for welfare scheme eligibility?▾

Ayushman Card (Plastic/Digital ABHA ID) with 14-digit Health Account Number

Which government schemes require ABHA / PM-JAY Card as an eligibility condition?▾

Schemes that explicitly reference ABHA / PM-JAY Card as an eligibility criterion include: Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), Soil Health Card Scheme (Swasth Dhara, Khet Haraa), National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) for SC Candidates, National Overseas Scholarship for ST Candidates, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Browse the complete list on this page, or use the Eligibility Checker at eligohub.in/eligibility-checker/ to find all matching programs.

ℹ️Statutory Guidance on Citizen Documentation

Definitions and criteria referenced here reflect statutory guidelines issued by the respective Union Ministry or State Authority. When presenting documentation for welfare scheme verification, ensure that physical certificates or DigiLocker digital credentials carry verifiable QR codes, official department seals, or digital signatures. Consult your local Tehsildar or District Magistrate's office for state-specific issuance circulars.

Schemes Referencing This Qualification

Programs where ABHA / PM-JAY Card status is a listed eligibility condition or documentation requirement.

ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2018

Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)

World largest government-funded health assurance scheme providing ₹5 lakh annual cashless health cover per family for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2015

Soil Health Card Scheme (Swasth Dhara, Khet Haraa)

Agricultural soil nutrient assessment scheme providing customized crop-wise fertilizer dosage cards every 2 years to all farmers across India.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 1954

National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) for SC Candidates

Prestigious overseas scholarship funding 100% tuition, airfare, and maintenance allowance for SC students pursuing Master or Ph.D. degrees abroad.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 1954

National Overseas Scholarship for ST Candidates

Central overseas scholarship providing full tuition fees, annual living allowance, and travel costs for ST scholars pursuing Master, Ph.D., and Post-Doctoral studies abroad.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2021

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)

National health authority initiative creating digital health IDs (ABHA), unified health records, and digital registries.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2021

Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM)

Centrally sponsored mission allocating ₹64,180 crore to strengthen primary, secondary, and tertiary public healthcare infrastructure.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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