🏥 Ayushman Card Download 2026
PMJAY Eligibility Check · Ayushman Card Download · Hospital List · Senior Citizens (70+) — Updated 2026
📋 Ayushman Bharat PMJAY — Key Facts 2026
₹5 Lakh
Health Cover
Per Family
Per Family or Person?
28,000+
Empanelled Hospitals
1,949+
Treatments Covered
✅ How to Check Ayushman Bharat PMJAY Eligibility Online
Eligibility is based on the SECC 2011 (Socio-Economic Caste Census) database. Check your status in under 2 minutes:
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Visit the Official PMJAY Portal
Open beneficiary.nha.gov.in on your phone or computer.
- 2
Enter Mobile Number
Enter your mobile number linked to your ration card or family ID.
- 3
Select State
Select your state from the dropdown list.
- 4
Click 'Generate OTP'
An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.
- 5
Enter OTP and Login
Enter the 6-digit OTP to access the portal.
- 6
Check Eligibility
Your eligibility status and family member list will be displayed. If eligible, you can proceed to download your Ayushman card.
⬇️ How to Download Ayushman Card — 3 Methods
Method 1: Official PMJAY Portal
- 1Visit beneficiary.nha.gov.in
- 2Enter mobile number → click 'Generate OTP'
- 3Enter OTP and login
- 4Select family member
- 5Click 'Download Card' → save PDF
📌 Mobile number must be registered with PMJAY/ration card
Method 2: Umang App
- 1Download 'Umang' app from Play Store/App Store
- 2Register or login with your mobile number
- 3Search for 'PMJAY' in services
- 4Login with mobile OTP
- 5Download your Ayushman card
📌 Works on Android and iOS smartphones
Method 3: Empanelled Hospital
- 1Visit any PMJAY empanelled hospital
- 2Go to Ayushman Mitra help desk
- 3Provide Aadhaar card and ration card
- 4Ayushman Mitra verifies eligibility
- 5Card is printed on the spot for free
📌 Best option if you face issues with online methods
👴 Ayushman Card for Senior Citizens (70+ Age) — Ayushman Vaya Vandana
From October 2024, all senior citizens aged 70 years and above are eligible for Ayushman Bharat under the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana — regardless of income. They get an additional top-up health cover of ₹5 lakh per year.
- 1. Visit beneficiary.nha.gov.in or open the Umang app
- 2. Select 'Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana'
- 3. Enter Aadhaar number and mobile → verify OTP
- 4. Confirm your age (must be 70+)
- 5. Download or print your Ayushman Vaya Vandana card
🏥 Find Ayushman Bharat Empanelled Hospitals Near You
Over 28,000 government and private hospitals across India are empanelled under PMJAY. Treatment is completely free at these hospitals for eligible beneficiaries.
- 1. Visit hospitals.pmjay.gov.in
- 2. Select your State and District
- 3. Choose Hospital Type (Government / Private)
- 4. Select Specialty if needed (Cardiology, Orthopaedics, etc.)
- 5. Click 'Search' — full list with address and phone numbers
🛠️ Common Issues & Solutions — Ayushman Bharat
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Name not found in PMJAY list | Check with state's expanded scheme (like Ayushman Arogya, MSBY). Contact state health department. |
| OTP not received on mobile | Use alternate verification: visit the empanelled hospital Ayushman Mitra desk with Aadhaar + ration card. |
| Hospital refusing cashless treatment | Call 14555 immediately. File grievance on pmjay.gov.in/grievance or contact state NHA office. |
| Card not downloading | Try Umang app or visit nearest empanelled hospital. Ayushman Mitra can print your card. |
| Family member missing from list | Visit district health office with ration card. Get family composition correction done. |
| Duplicate card issued | Contact NHA at 14555 or email beneficiaries@nha.gov.in with Aadhaar details. |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Ayushman Bharat 2026
How to check Ayushman Bharat eligibility online?▾
Visit beneficiary.nha.gov.in → enter your mobile number → OTP verify → your eligibility status and family list will appear. You can also check eligibility on the Umang app or at any empanelled hospital.
Who is eligible for Ayushman Bharat PMJAY?▾
Families identified in the SECC 2011 database (Socio-Economic Caste Census) are eligible. This includes rural and urban poor families. Additionally, all senior citizens aged 70 years and above are now eligible under Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana (2024).
How to download Ayushman card in 2026?▾
There are 3 ways to download: (1) beneficiary.nha.gov.in portal — login with mobile OTP and download; (2) Umang app — search 'PMJAY' → login → download card; (3) Visit any empanelled hospital — hospital can print the card for you.
Is ₹5 lakh per person or per family?▾
The ₹5 lakh cover under PMJAY is per family per year, not per person. Any member of the eligible family can use this cover for treatment. There is no limit on the family size.
Can Ayushman card be used in any hospital in India?▾
Yes. Ayushman Bharat PMJAY is portable across all states. You can use it in any empanelled government or private hospital anywhere in India, not just in your home state. Over 28,000 hospitals are empanelled.
How to register for Ayushman card for senior citizens (70+)?▾
All citizens aged 70+ are eligible regardless of income. Visit beneficiary.nha.gov.in or Umang app → select 'Ayushman Vaya Vandana' → verify Aadhaar → generate card. Senior citizens get an additional top-up of ₹5 lakh per year.
My name is not in the PMJAY list — what to do?▾
If your name is not in the SECC 2011 list, you may not be eligible under the central scheme. However, your state may have its own expanded health scheme (like MSBY in MP, CGHS, etc.). Contact your state health department or visit the district collector office.
What is the Ayushman Bharat helpline number?▾
Ayushman Bharat PMJAY helpline number is 14555 (toll-free). You can also call 1800-111-565. For hospital empanelment queries, visit hospitals.pmjay.gov.in.
📞 Ayushman Bharat Helpline & Official Links
Helpline Numbers
🇮🇳 संक्षिप्त जानकारी (हिंदी में)
आयुष्मान भारत योजना में पात्रता जांचने के लिए beneficiary.nha.gov.in पर जाएं → मोबाइल नंबर डालें → OTP से लॉगिन करें → परिवार की पात्रता दिखेगी → कार्ड डाउनलोड करें। 70 साल से अधिक उम्र के बुजुर्गों को आयुष्मान वय वंदना योजना के तहत अलग से ₹5 लाख का कवर मिलता है। किसी भी एंपैनल्ड अस्पताल में इलाज बिल्कुल मुफ्त है। अस्पताल इलाज से मना करे तो 14555 पर कॉल करें।
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About Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY: Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is the world's largest government-funded health insurance scheme. It provides ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalization across 1,949+ procedures in government and private empanelled hospitals. The scheme was launched on 23 September 2018. In October 2024, it was expanded to cover all senior citizens aged 70+ under Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana.