The government's Ayushman Bharat scheme has brought significant relief to millions of people across the country. Under this scheme, eligible families receive free treatment up to ₹5 lakh per year. Due to lack of an Ayushman card, many people face difficulties when hospitalized and have to stand in long lines. But now you don't need to go anywhere for this. You can download an Ayushman card from home in just two minutes using your mobile phone and Aadhaar card. How does this work? Let's understand this article.

Digital Health Card
The Ayushman Card functions as a digital health card. It allows you to receive cashless treatment at government and listed private hospitals. If your name is on the eligibility list, you can easily download your e-card.

How to download Ayushman Card:

If your name is included in the beneficiary list of Ayushman Bharat Yojana, then you can download your e-card by following the very simple steps given below:

Use the official portal: First, visit the official website of Ayushman Bharat (beneficiary.nha.gov.in) in your mobile browser.

Login process : Select the 'Beneficiary' option, enter your mobile number, and click 'Verify.' Enter the OTP received on your phone to log in.

Aadhaar Verification: Select your state, district, and scheme (PMJAY). Then, enter your Family ID or Aadhaar card number. Once you enter your number, the names of all your family members will appear on the screen.

E-KYC and download: Click the 'Action' or 'Download' button next to the name of the member whose card you want to download. Then complete the verification using the Aadhaar OTP.

Here's how to get your card: After the verification is successful, your digital 'Ayushman Card' will appear on your screen. Download it in PDF format and take a printout if needed.

What are the main benefits of this scheme?
The Ayushman Bharat scheme provides free treatment up to ₹5 lakh per year. This covers the cost of various critical illnesses, surgeries, and hospitalizations. Importantly, patients do not have to pay cash during treatment. If you haven't yet downloaded your Ayushman card, save it on your mobile phone. This card could save you lakhs of rupees in an emergency.

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