Ayushman Bharat Yojana Registration and Eligibility

Ayushman Bharat Registration and Eligibility

Inadequate government facilities make it impossible for low-income families to afford quality healthcare. For this purpose, the Prime Minister of India launched a government-funded healthcare scheme known as Ayushman Bharat Yojana in September 2018.

In fact, the recent developments in the Union Budget 2020 stated that among INR 69,000 crore allocated to the healthcare sector, INR 6,400 crore has been given to Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

Owing to the launch of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, a majority of eligible families across India are still quite unaware of it. To avail the benefits under Ayushman Bharat Yojana, it is necessary to understand the basics of this scheme. And we are here to help you with that.

What is Ayushman Bharat Yojana?

Ayushman Bharat Yojana is a healthcare initiative taken by the Indian Government to support the well-being of the poor. It comprises two major health initiatives, Health and Wellness Centre (HWC) and Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY).

Under the PMJAY scheme, over 10 crore families are covered with health insurance of Rs. 5 Lakh. The scheme promises cashless treatment at public hospitals as well as empanelled private hospitals. Moreover, expensive surgeries like knee replacements, coronary bypass, and others are also covered.

The prime benefit of the PMJAY scheme is to provide financial protection during unforeseen events. Besides, it offers a plethora of other benefits to ensure financial support throughout their lives.

What are The Benefits of PMJAY Scheme?

Medical treatment is available to every vulnerable family in India. However, the states, which opted out of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana cannot avail the treatment facilities.

• It prioritizes girls, women, and senior citizens of India.

• It covers pre-existing diseases, day-care treatments, follow-ups, and so on.

• One can avail medical treatments from all the tertiary and secondary hospitals in India.

• It offers the benefits of national portability in India. Each citizen is eligible to receive the services from anywhere in the country.

Ayushman Bharat Yojana holds a strong network of citizens under the plan. However, the eligibility criteria of the scheme must be met before opting for the policy.

How does The Scheme Work?

This scheme mainly takes care of the medical expenses incurred for secondary and tertiary care procedures. You (the beneficiary) do not have to pay any premiums for the insurance coverage. The health insurance plan includes pre and post-hospitalization costs, as well.

Visit the official PMJAY website and under the ‘Hospital’ section choose ‘Find Hospital’ to know the empanelled hospitals in your region. All these network government and private hospitals have a professional 'Ayushman Mitra' – an individual appointed to coordinate with the beneficiaries of the plan. This expert will be available at the empanelled hospitals and will help you identify eligibility, verify the documents, and guide you through the enrolment process.

The eligibility of an individual is checked through several processes. It includes inspecting letters with QR codes that belong to the beneficiary and then verifying the same. The people enrolled in the scheme are identified by the government through different means, but need to possess specific documents. One of the most basic requirements is a bank account.

Who is Eligible for Ayushman Bharat Yojana?

The eligibility criteria are divided into two broad categories:

• Rural sector

• Urban sector

Steps to Check Ayushman Bharat Yojana eligibility online

• Go to the PMJAY official website

• Click on the ‘Am I Eligible’ option on the website

• Enter your name, phone number, ration card number or the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana URN number. On submitting your mobile number, you’ll receive an OTP

• Submit the generated OTP

• Select the state you reside in

• Click the search button once you’ve filled all the relevant details. When you click search, a list of names will fall under the category

• Look for your name in the list

After you have checked your eligibility on the online portal, you should look forward to the Ayushman Bharat registration and application process. In case you are not eligible for the scheme, it is wise to explore other health insurance plans available in the market to safeguard yourself and your family in case of medical emergencies. 

Steps to Follow for Ayushman Bharat Yojana Registration

• Generate a patient verification card for your beneficiaries. For card generation, the patient is directed to the PMJAY kiosk.

• Inform yourselves about all the valid charges and payments associated with the PMJAY Scheme.

• Confirm any prevailing sickness or diseases from the provided doctors.

• Obtain a medical treatment or a prescription of medication from the doctors in the case of any severity. If hospitalization is recommended, avail medical facility from Empanelled Healthcare Providers (EHCP) or Public Hospitals.

• After the completion of treatments, receive a discharge certificate/bills/invoices from the hospital.

Submission of essential documents plays a vital role. Providing all the necessary paperwork quickens the procedure. Here’s a closer look at all the required documents for availing the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

What Documents Are Required for Ayushman Bharat Registration

• Age proof

• A valid age proof is required to opt for the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.

• Identification

• Provide your identification proof like PAN card or Aadhar Card.

• Contact

Submit your current contact details like your mobile number, email ID, residential address. Contact details should be mentioned accurately as it is the sole source of contacting the policyholder.

Certificates

One must submit two different certificates while opting for the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. The required certificates are as follows:

• Income certificate

• Caste certificate

• Family Structure

During the Ayushman Bharat registration and application process, one must specify their family structure. For instance, an individual must mention whether he lives in a nuclear family or a joint family.How to Apply for Ayushman Bharat Yojana?

How to Apply for Ayushman Bharat Yojana?

Follow these steps to apply for Ayushman Bharat Yojana-

• Visit the empanelled hospital and look for Ayushman Mitras who will assist you in admission

• They will confirm whether you are eligible under the PMJAY scheme

• Next, they will authenticate your identity (either through Aadhaar card or ration card)

• The hospital that you are seeking treatment in will check the balance

• You will be requested to submit necessary evidence for the treatment

• The claim will be settled post hospitalization, after you submit discharge summary and post treatment evidence

Once the eligibility is confirmed, the beneficiary is directed to the PMJAY Kiosk where the Pradhan Mantri Arogya Mitra (PMAM) will verify the beneficiary’s identity and eligibility using the Beneficiary Identification System (BIS). Once this is cleared, the beneficiaries are issued an e-card.

Treatment at the hospital

• PMAM informs the beneficiary about the total expense of treatment. Depending upon the severity of the illness, the beneficiary shall either be prescribed medical drugs or suggested hospitalization.

• It is to be noted that if the beneficiaries are not hospitalized and just prescribed general medicines, then they will have to bear the consultations and drug charges.

• However, if the condition is critical and demands hospitalization, then the beneficiaries can avail cashless treatment within the empaneled hospital.

• On completion of the treatment, the beneficiary will be discharged from the hospital.

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