The Ayushman Bharat scheme, launched under the National Health Policy 2017, represents a major leap toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in India. Designed to replace fragmented healthcare services with a more inclusive and need-based approach, this flagship initiative provides preventive, promotive, and curative care at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.
At the heart of this scheme is the Ayushman Bharat card, issued under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY). This card acts as a digital gateway to free and cashless treatment for eligible beneficiaries at empanelled government and private hospitals across the country. It empowers economically weaker sections of society with access to quality healthcare services up to Rs. 5 lakh per family per year.
If you’ve already applied, it’s important to track your Ayushman card status to ensure timely access to healthcare. You can easily check your Ayushman card status online through the official PMJAY portal using your mobile number, Aadhaar, or family ID. This helps verify your enrollment, know if your card has been generated, and check hospital empanelment status for treatment eligibility.
Ayushman Bharat card: An overview
Scheme name |
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) |
Launch date |
September 23, 2018 |
Ayushman card objective |
Enhance healthcare access for low-income individuals through cashless medical facility. |
Ayushman card beneficiary |
Beneficiaries are identified based on the data of SECC. |
Enrollment |
All beneficiaries must enroll for Ayushman card to claim benefits. |