PM - JAY Scheme: Ayushman Bharat Yojana Eligibility & Registration

Here are some resources to help you check your eligibility:

• Am I Eligible tool: The official PMJAY website offers an "Am I Eligible" tool where you can enter your details to see if you are potentially covered. https://abdm.gov.in/

• State helpline numbers: Each state has helpline numbers for inquiries about PM-JAY. You can find contact information on the PMJAY website.

Ayushman Bharat Registration and Documents Required

Ayushman card registration

You can register offline for Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY by visiting a couple of locations:

• Common Service Centre (CSC): These are government-run service centers present in many villages and towns across India. CSC representatives, also known as Ayushman Mitras, can help you with the registration process.

• Impaneled Hospitals: Certain government and private hospitals impaneled under PM-JAY might also accept offline registrations. However, visiting a CSC is generally the recommended approach.

How to get Ayushman Bharat Card Registration

1. Visit your nearest CSC: Locate your nearest CSC by searching online for "[your district name] CSC center" or using the CSC website locator https://csc.gov.in/.

2. Carry your documents: Bring your Aadhaar card and any other documents requested by the CSC representative. These could include income or caste certificates or a disability certificate if applicable.

3. Request PM-JAY registration: Inform the CSC representative that you want to register for Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY.

4. Application and Verification: The CSC representative will assist you in filling out the application form and verifying your documents.

5. Ayushman Bharat Card: Once the process is complete, you might receive a temporary Ayushman Bharat card on the spot. The permanent card will be delivered to your address later.

Benefits of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY:

Financial Assistance: It offers cashless and paperless coverage of up to Rs. 5 lakh per family per year for medical expenses. This covers hospitalization costs for secondary and tertiary care, including:

• Medical examination, consultation, and treatment

• Pre-hospitalization and post-hospitalization expenses (up to 3 and 15 days, respectively)

• Medicines and medical consumables

• Diagnostic and laboratory services

• Accommodation in the hospital

• Medical implant services (wherever possible)

• Food services

• Complications arising during treatment

List of Diseases Cover In Ayushman Card

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana(PMJAY) provides coverage of a wide range of medical treatments or procedures. Some of the diseases covered in the Ayushman Bharat Card include:

• Cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks, heart failure, and coronary artery disease.

• Various types of cancer, like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgical intervention

• Orthopedics also include joint fracture, joint replacement, surgery, etc.

• Neurological conditions like strokes, etc.

• Kidney disease is also included

• Respiratory diseases.

• Mental health like anxiety, depression, etc.

• Overall maternal and child health

• Diabetes, hypertension, and gastrointestinal disorders are also included.

It's important to note that the eligibility criteria for PMJAY may vary slightly from state to state as implementation is done at the state level. Therefore, it's recommended that you check with the local authorities or the official PMJAY website for the most up-to-date and accurate information on eligibility for the scheme. PMJAY is a targeted scheme to provide health insurance coverage to economically vulnerable families in urban and rural areas of India.

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The eligibility criteria may vary depending on the guidelines issued by the government and implementing agencies at enrollment. Check the latest guidelines and requirements from the official PMJAY website or the designated PMJAY enrollment centers for accurate and up-to-date information.