Create ABHA Card Online : Ayushman Bharat Health Account Benefits & Registration
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Create ABHA Card
(Ayushman Bharat Health
Account) Online

  • Technologically-driven approach to healthcare
  • Complete repository of your health records
  • Easy interaction and participation with caregivers
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What is the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) card?

The Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) card is a digital healthcare initiative undertaken by the National Health Authority (NHA). It contains a unique 14-digit number through which you can thread your health record across multiple systems. Offering unified identification, the ABHA card allows you to store and share your medical history.

Key features of ABHA card

ABHA health card features include:

Unique identity

The ABHA card helps you establish your unique identity across healthcare providers within the healthcare ecosystem.

Hassle-free access

You can seamlessly sign up to create an ABHA card to store your health records. It eliminates the need to carry physical documents.

Healthcare Benefits

You can link all your healthcare benefits, ranging from insurance schemes to public health programmes, to your unique ABHA ID.

Benefits of ABHA health card

ABHA card benefits include:

Who should create an ABHA account?

If you want to store and access your healthcare records digitally anytime, anywhere, you can create an ABHA number and an account.

How to create an ABHA ID?

To create ABHA ID:

  • Visit the official website of ABHA
  • Click on ‘Create ABHA Number’
  • Choose between creating the number with Aadhaar Card or Driving Licence
  • Enter your Aadhaar card number or Driving Licence number
  • Follow the instructions as given to create your ABHA ID

Documents required for ABHA registration

You can do ABHA card registration either through your Aadhaar Card or Driving Licence. Also, ensure your current mobile number is registered with these documents to receive OTP while creating ABHA ID.

How to download your ABHA card?

You can download your ABHA card once you complete ABHA health card registration. You can also download it by:

  • Visiting the official ABHA portal
  • Logging in with your 14-digit ABHA ID
  • Clicking on ‘View Health Card’

How to download the ABHA health card in DigiLocker?

For ABHA card download online in DigiLocker:

  • Visit the DigiLocker website and login with your credentials
  • Search for ‘National Health ID Card’
  • Click ‘National Health ID Card - Ayushman Bharat’
  • Enter your ABHA number and click on ‘Continue’
  • Verify the details and input the OTP received on your registered mobile number to download your ABHA card

FAQs on ABHA Health Card

Is ABHA card compulsory?

No, it isn’t compulsory. You can voluntarily opt for it if you want to embrace the digital revolution and want to link your personal health records.

Does ABHA card provide health insurance?

No. The ABHA health card doesn’t provide any health insurance. However, you can add your existing health insurance details to it for easy access.

Can I get free treatment with an ABHA health card?

Your ABHA health card doesn’t give you free treatment as it is not an insurance scheme. However, it can give you access to health care services under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

Can I use an ABHA card in private hospitals?

You can use your ABHA card in private hospitals empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

How much does the ABHA health card cost?

Your ABHA health card costs nothing. You can create ABHA card online for free by visiting the ABHA website through your Aadhaar card or driving licence.

Is ABHA linked to Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)?

Your ABHA health card costs nothing. You can create ABHA card online for free by visiting the ABHA website with your Aadhaar card or driving licence.

What is the difference between health insurance and Ayushman card?

While health insurance helps you meet medical expenses, the Ayushman card provides a unified interface for storing and sharing your medical history.

Who is eligible to create an ABHA card?

All Indian residents, regardless of their age and gender, are eligible to create an ABHA card.

Can I use my ABHA card to locate healthcare facilities nearby?

Yes, you can use your ABHA card to find out about empanelled healthcare facilities under Ayushman Bharat Yojana nearby.

Will my health records be automatically updated in my ABHA account?

If you are treated by a healthcare provider who is part of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, your health records will be automatically updated.

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