What is ABDM / ABHA Health ID?
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) is India's flagship digital health initiative launched on 27 September 2021 by PM Modi, creating a national digital health ecosystem. The mission's centrepiece is ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) — a unique 14-digit health ID number assigned free to every Indian citizen. ABHA allows you to securely store, access, and share your entire health history (prescriptions, lab reports, discharge summaries, vaccination records) in a digital locker accessible through the ABHA app or website. As of 2026, over 60 crore ABHA IDs have been created across India. The mission also includes Health Professional Registry (HPR) for doctors, Health Facility Registry (HFR) for hospitals, and Unified Health Interface (UHI) for app-to-app interoperability. ABHA is the foundation of India's Ayushman Bharat ecosystem — required for faster Ayushman Bharat PMJAY claims, cashless hospital admissions, and prescription verification. Under PM Ayushman Bharat Yojana for 70+ senior citizens, ABHA card is the gateway to linking your health record with your ₹5 lakh coverage.
ABDM / ABHA Health ID — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) 2026 — Free ABHA Health ID Card for Every Indian |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2021 |
| Benefit | Free 14-digit ABHA Health ID + Lifelong digital health records storage + Faster Ayushman PMJAY insurance claims + Linked with 70+ senior citizens ₹5L coverage + Prescription & lab report sharing with doctors digitally |
| Category | Health |
| Last Verified | 24 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://abha.abdm.gov.in |
आयुष्मान भारत डिजिटल मिशन (ABDM) 27 सितंबर 2021 को PM मोदी द्वारा शुरू किया गया। ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) एक 14-अंकीय अनूठा स्वास्थ्य ID नंबर है जो हर भारतीय नागरिक को मुफ्त मिलता है। ABHA से आप अपने सभी स्वास्थ्य रिकॉर्ड (prescription, lab reports, discharge summary, vaccination records) एक जगह digital locker में सुरक्षित रख सकते हैं और डॉक्टर/अस्पताल से share कर सकते हैं। 2026 तक 60 करोड़+ ABHA IDs बन चुके हैं। Ayushman Bharat PMJAY के faster claims, cashless treatment और 70+ वरिष्ठ नागरिकों के ₹5 लाख कवरेज के लिए ABHA जरूरी है।
मुफ्त 14-अंकीय ABHA Health ID + जीवनभर digital health records + Ayushman PMJAY तेज claim + 70+ वरिष्ठ नागरिक ₹5L कवर लिंकिंग + डॉक्टर से prescription/reports digital sharing
Benefits of ABDM / ABHA Health ID
Free 14-digit ABHA Health ID + Lifelong digital health records storage + Faster Ayushman PMJAY insurance claims + Linked with 70+ senior citizens ₹5L coverage + Prescription & lab report sharing with doctors digitally
Who is Eligible for ABDM / ABHA Health ID?
- ✓ALL Indian citizens are eligible — there is no income, age, or category restriction
- ✓Indian residents with a valid Aadhaar card or Driving Licence can create ABHA ID instantly
- ✓No documentation required beyond Aadhaar or Driving Licence for basic ABHA creation
- ✓NRIs with OCI/PIO status are not covered — only residents of India
- ✓Special provisions for senior citizens (70+): ABHA linked to Ayushman Bharat Vaya Vandana ₹5L coverage
- ✓Newborns can be enrolled at birth through hospital's ABDM-integrated system
Documents Required for ABDM / ABHA Health ID
How to Apply for ABDM / ABHA Health ID Online?
- 1Method 1 — Mobile App: Download 'ABHA' app from Google Play Store / Apple App Store
- 2Open app → 'Create ABHA Number' → Choose Aadhaar or Driving Licence
- 3Enter 12-digit Aadhaar number → Enter OTP received on Aadhaar-linked mobile → Verify
- 4Create your ABHA address (e.g., yourname@abdm) → Set username and PIN
- 5Download your ABHA card with the 14-digit number and QR code — it's ready immediately
- 6Method 2 — Website: Visit abha.abdm.gov.in → 'Create ABHA Number' → Follow same OTP steps
- 7Method 3 — Hospital: Any ABDM-enrolled hospital can create your ABHA ID during registration at the reception
- 8Method 4 — CSC / Jan Aushadhi / PHC: Assisted ABHA creation at 5 lakh+ common service points
- 9After creation: Link your existing health records from government hospitals via 'Health Locker' → 'Link Records'
- 10For senior citizens (70+): Link ABHA with Ayushman Bharat card at beneficiary.nha.gov.in for ₹5L coverage
Official Government Portal
Applications go through abha.abdm.gov.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗Apply on abha.abdm.gov.in