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Get Your Ayushman Bharat Card Easily At Home In Just A Minute
- •The Ayushman Bharat Scheme is a central government health insurance scheme offering free medical treatment up to Rs. 5 lakh per year.
- •Beneficiaries can receive cashless treatment at thousands of empanelled government and private hospitals across the country.
- •Citizens can easily apply online and download the card using a smartphone by downloading the Ayushman App or visiting the official portal.
- •The application requires completing an e-KYC using Aadhaar-based OTP or face authentication along with a live photo submission.
- •Economically weaker sections in rural and urban areas, as well as all senior citizens aged 70 and above, are eligible for this scheme.
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Under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, eligible individuals receive free medical treatment of up to Rs. 5 lakh per year. Beneficiaries can use their Ayushman Card to access cashless treatment at thousands of government and private hospitals across the country.
You can download the 'Ayushman App' from the Google Play Store or visit the official portal at beneficiary.nha.gov.in. After logging in with your mobile number via OTP, select your state, district, and 'PMJAY' under scheme, enter your Aadhaar number, complete the e-KYC using Aadhaar OTP or face authentication, and download your digital card.
Rural residents in mud houses, landless laborers, and economically weaker families qualify, along with urban workers like drivers, rickshaw pullers, plumbers, and domestic staff. Additionally, all senior citizens aged 70 and above are eligible for the Ayushman Vayo Vandana Card regardless of income.
