Ayushman Card Download PDF 2026: Online PMJAY Registration, Login & Benefits
The Government of India runs the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), providing eligible citizens with an Ayushman Card. This card entitles beneficiaries to free medical treatment up to ₹5 Lakh per year at empaneled public and private hospitals nationwide. Beneficiaries can securely download their Ayushman Card in PDF format using their Aadhaar Number or mobile number through the official portals.
- Scheme Name: Ayushman Bharat - PMJAY
- Initiated By: Central Government of India
- Launch Date: 23 September 2018
- Download Method: Online (Aadhaar OTP / Mobile OTP)
- Helpline Numbers: 14555, 1800-111-565
- Official Portals: bis.pmjay.gov.in / beneficiary.nha.gov.in
- Financial Status: Families classified as economically weaker under SECC-2011 census database.
- Occupations Covered: Laborers, farmers, small artisans, barbers, tailors, gardeners, cobblers, and other daily-wage workers.
- Household Criteria: Families residing in temporary/kucha houses or those with disabled heads and no adult earning member.
- Age & Structure: Identified households with no earning members between the ages of 16 and 59.
- Aadhaar Card (Linked with active mobile number)
- Ration Card (Ration Patrika)
- Voter ID Card
- SC / ST / OBC Certificate (if applicable)
- Income Certificate
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- Cashless Treatment: Access cashless healthcare service up to ₹5 Lakh per year per family.
- Hospital Cover: Covers secondary and tertiary hospitalization expenses at registered private and public medical facilities.
- Financial Safety: Reduces the high out-of-pocket medical expenditure that causes household debt.
- Widespread Access: Fully functional across all participating hospitals throughout the country.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) |
| Organized By | National Health Authority (NHA), Government of India |
| Treatment Limit | ₹5,00,000 per family per year (Cashless and Paperless) |
| Download Portals | bis.pmjay.gov.in / beneficiary.nha.gov.in |
| Helpline Numbers | 14555, 1800-111-565 |
| Official Website | pmjay.gov.in |
You can download your card directly using your Aadhaar card. Ensure your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar for OTP verification.
- Open your web browser and go to the official portal: bis.pmjay.gov.in.
- On the landing page, click the "Download Ayushman Card" option.
- Select the "Aadhaar" option and select the Scheme as PMJAY.
- Select your State from the dropdown menu and enter your 12-digit Aadhaar Number or Virtual ID.
- Check the consent box and click the "Generate OTP" button.
- Enter the OTP received on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and click "Verify".
- After successful validation, your card details will appear. Click on "Download Card" to save the PDF.
Alternatively, you can utilize the simplified Beneficiary Portal to search for and download your family's cards:
- Visit the NHA beneficiary website: beneficiary.nha.gov.in.
- Under the login options, choose "Beneficiary" (instead of Operator).
- Enter your active mobile number and click on "Verify" to receive an OTP.
- Type in the OTP and the captcha code shown on the screen, then click "Login".
- Select your State, Scheme (PMJAY), District, and search category (e.g., Family ID, Aadhaar Number, or Name).
- Click search. The system will display the status of all registered members of your family.
- Click the Download icon next to approved members, complete the verification process, and download the card as a PDF.
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1. What is the limit of free medical coverage provided by PMJAY Ayushman Card?
The Ayushman Card provides free coverage of up to ₹5 Lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalizations.
2. How can I download my Ayushman Card PDF if my mobile number is not linked with Aadhaar?
If your mobile number is not linked to Aadhaar, you can download the card via the Beneficiary Portal using secondary parameters or visit an authorized Common Service Center (CSC) to undergo biometric/fingerprint authentication.
3. What is the difference between an ABHA Card and an Ayushman Card?
The Ayushman Card (PMJAY) provides ₹5 Lakh per year for medical treatment, while the ABHA Card is a 14-digit digital health account number used only for storing and digitally sharing medical records across health facilities.
4. Where can I find the list of hospitals where my Ayushman card is accepted?
You can search for empanelled government and private hospitals using the official NHA portal: hospitals.pmjay.gov.in.
5. What are the official helpline numbers for PMJAY queries?
You can reach the National Health Authority toll-free helpline at 14555 or 1800-111-565 for official assistance.
