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Ayushman Bharat PMJAY: how to check eligibility and find empanelled hospitals

A clear guide to the Ayushman Bharat health cover — who qualifies, how to check, how to get an Ayushman card, and how to find nearby empanelled hospitals.

Bharat AI Sathi Editorial6 May 2026 6 min read
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Ayushman Bharat PMJAY: how to check eligibility and find empanelled hospitals — Bharat AI Sathi

Ayushman Bharat PMJAY offers up to ₹5 lakh per family per year of cashless secondary and tertiary care at empanelled hospitals.

Check eligibility Go to pmjay.gov.in → "Am I eligible?" → enter your mobile and OTP. Search by name, ration card number or mobile.

Get the card If eligible, get your Ayushman card at a Common Service Centre, empanelled hospital or via the Ayushman app using Aadhaar-based e-KYC.

Using the card Present the card at any empanelled hospital. There is no cash payment for the covered procedures — that's the whole point of the scheme.

Finding hospitals Use the "Hospital Search" tab on pmjay.gov.in filtered by state and specialty.

Always verify empanelment on the official portal — some hospitals advertise as PMJAY partners after being de-empanelled.

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