How to check Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) card status + eligibility (2026)

1. Visit beneficiary.nha.gov.in → Login → enter Mobile Number → OTP.
2. Search by Aadhaar OR Name + Father's Name + State OR Ration Card Number.
3. If eligible, your family's details show with Rs. 5 lakh coverage indicator.
4. Click Download e-Card — PDF with Aadhaar-OTP-protected card.
5. For hospital admission: present e-card or PMJAY ID to the Pradhan Mantri Aarogya Mitra at the empanelled hospital. Cashless treatment via TPA.
6. For claim status post-discharge: ask hospital for the claim ID. State Health Agency (SHA) tracks claims; typical settlement 30-90 days.
7. If not in eligibility list, check State Health Agency for additional state-only schemes (Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya, etc.).

What we hear from RTI Wiki users: Geeta, a 38-year-old domestic worker in Mumbai, took her father (heart attack) to a PMJAY-empanelled hospital. Hospital claimed her father wasn't eligible despite SECC inclusion. Discharge bill: Rs. 1.4 lakh. She filed an RTI to State Health Agency Maharashtra under §6 asking (a) father's eligibility status, (b) hospital empanelment criteria, © why pre-auth was rejected, (d) appeal mechanism. Reply in 24 days confirmed eligibility and revealed hospital had wrongly classified the case as “non-emergency”. Reimbursement of Rs. 1.2 lakh processed in 35 days.

Editor's note: This case composite is based on recurring patterns reported by RTI Wiki users between 2023–2026. Hospital misclassification of emergency cases is among the most common PMJAY grievances. See our PMJAY grievance guidelines and cashless denied complaint guide.

• Not in SECC 2011 — primary eligibility base. Some states added post-SECC categories (e.g., Maharashtra added construction workers). Check state-specific.
• Aadhaar-mobile mismatch — family verification fails. Fix: link Aadhaar with mobile via UIDAI.
• Hospital not empanelled for that procedure — check hospitals.pmjay.gov.in for procedure-wise list.
• Pre-authorisation rejected — hospital didn't submit pre-auth on time, or TPA rejected. Fix: appeal via SHA.
• Treatment not in PMJAY package list — only listed procedures covered (1,800+ packages). Check at hospitals.pmjay.gov.in.
• Annual cap reached — Rs. 5 lakh/family/year used up. Reset on April 1.
• Migration / cross-state — PMJAY allows portability (treatment in any state with home-state card), but some hospitals don't recognise portability. RTI for SHA portability policy.

• ABHA ID (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) is a separate health-record ID — different from PMJAY. Get free at abha.abdm.gov.in.
• Pradhan Mantri Aarogya Mitra (PMAM) at every empanelled hospital — they verify eligibility + pre-auth on the spot. Always go to PMAM first.
• Reimbursement (post-payment) claims are possible if you paid first — file with SHA within 30 days of discharge with all bills + hospital empanelment proof.
• State top-ups — Maharashtra, Punjab, MP add their own state schemes layered on PMJAY (e.g., Maharashtra MJPJAY adds Rs. 1.5 L extra). Check state-specific.
• Senior Citizens (70+) — universal coverage announced 2024; no SECC requirement. Apply at beneficiary.nha.gov.in. Full guide: Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana (70+).

PMJAY: 14555 (24/7 toll-free) · State Health Agencies have own helplines · WhatsApp: 9223141414 · [email protected]

The official SLA on this service is published. If your status is stuck beyond it, you have a statutory right under §6 RTI Act 2005 to demand information from the public authority. Reply mandatory in 30 days.

File an RTI to: State Health Authority (SHA) + National Health Authority (NHA)

Ask these 5 questions:

1. eligibility (SECC-linked)
2. hospital pre-auth records
3. claim status
4. denial reasons
5. projected release

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→ For deeper case-law on this scenario: Read the full RTI guide for ayushman bharat claim. Also see: RTI for claim denial and PMJAY claim rejected grievance process.

For abha card status, abha health id check:

1. Open abha.abdm.gov.in.
2. Click Login → enter Aadhaar OR mobile → OTP.
3. Dashboard shows your 14-digit ABHA number + linked health records.
4. Download ABHA card from Download ABHA Card.

ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) is separate from PMJAY card — ABHA is a digital health record ID for everyone, PMJAY is the Rs 5 lakh hospitalisation benefit for SECC-identified poor. Full guide: Apply for ABHA Health ID and Apply for Ayushman Bharat ABHA card.

For pmjay card download, ayushman card download, ayushman bharat card pdf:

1. Open beneficiary.nha.gov.in.
2. Search by Aadhaar / mobile / Ration Card.
3. If you find your name, click Download PMJAY Card — PDF with QR code.

If your name isn't on the list:

• Verify SECC 2011 deprivation status with the State Health Authority (SHA) — eligibility is based on SECC, NOT Aadhaar.
• If you should qualify but don't appear, file an RTI to the SHA.
• Detailed troubleshooting: Ayushman card download guide 2026.

For ayushman empanelled hospital list, pmjay hospital near me:

1. Open hospitals.pmjay.gov.in.
2. Pick State → District → speciality.
3. Map view shows nearest empanelled hospitals with: address, phone, available specialties, beds reserved for PMJAY.

Approximately 30,000+ hospitals are empanelled across India (private + public). Always verify empanelment status BEFORE admission — non-empanelled hospitals can't process PMJAY claims. Full guide: Find PMJAY empanelled hospital.

For ayushman bharat claim status, pmjay claim tracking:

Claims are filed by the hospital, not the patient. To track:

1. Patient: ask the hospital to share the Claim ID generated at admission.
2. Cross-check at beneficiary.nha.gov.in/claim-status using Claim ID.
3. SLA: 15 days from claim filing for claim approval, 30 days for hospital to receive payment.

If claim is rejected, the hospital shares the rejection reason — you can challenge via NHA grievance portal. Detailed guide: PMJAY claim rejected grievance process.

For ayushman bharat status check by mobile number, pmjay card status by mobile no:

1. Go to beneficiary.nha.gov.in.
2. Click Login → enter your mobile number (the one linked to your Aadhaar or used at enrollment).
3. Enter the OTP sent via SMS.
4. The portal shows all family members linked to that mobile number with their PMJAY eligibility status and coverage details.
5. If eligible, click on a family member's name to view or download their e-card.

If your mobile number is not linked:

• Visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or empanelled hospital with your Aadhaar — they can search using your Aadhaar number or ration card.
• Call 14555 and provide your Aadhaar number — the helpline can verify eligibility over the phone.

For ayushman card not received, pmjay card not generated, name not in pmjay list:

If you applied for an Ayushman Bharat card but haven't received it, the most common causes are:

• Name mismatch with Aadhaar — the name in SECC 2011 data must match your Aadhaar. Even minor spelling differences can block card generation. See: PAN-Aadhaar name mismatch KYC fix.
• Mobile number not linked to Aadhaar — update at a UIDAI enrolment centre. See: Aadhaar update status check.
• Family not in SECC 2011 database — SECC is the primary eligibility list. If your family wasn't surveyed or was categorised differently, you won't appear. Check with your State Health Authority.
• Aadhaar not seeded with PMJAY — visit a CSC or PMAM desk at an empanelled hospital to complete biometric seeding.
• State-specific issues — some states (e.g., West Bengal, Delhi, Odisha) operate their own health schemes instead of or alongside PMJAY. See state-wise section below.
• Data entry error in SECC — if your family was wrongly excluded, file an RTI to the State Health Authority demanding your SECC deprivation category and inclusion status.

What to do:

1. First, search at beneficiary.nha.gov.in using multiple search criteria (Aadhaar, name + father's name + state, ration card number).
2. If still not found, visit the nearest CSC or PMAM at an empanelled hospital.
3. If you believe you are wrongly excluded, file an RTI to the State Health Authority — see our RTI guide or RTI for government scheme delay.
4. Beware of agents offering to “fix” eligibility — see Ayushman Bharat eligibility fraud guide.

For pmjay vs pmjay sehcat, pm jay vs sehcat, difference between pmjay schemes:

PM-JAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana) is the central scheme launched in September 2018. It covers over 55 crore beneficiaries identified through SECC 2011, providing Rs. 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation. Administered nationally by the National Health Authority.

PM-JAY SEHAT (Social Health Insurance Scheme for All) was launched in December 2020. It extends PM-JAY-style coverage to all residents of Jammu & Kashmir, including those not in the SECC list. While PM-JAY is for SECC-identified poor across India, SEHAT covers the universal population of JK.

Key differences:

State variants: Several states run their own convergent schemes — e.g., Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana (Maharashtra), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance, and Rajasthan health scheme. Check your state's specific scheme: Rajasthan health scheme status.

PM-JAY eligibility varies by state because each State Health Authority (SHA) manages its own beneficiary database. While the core eligibility comes from SECC 2011, many states have added their own categories:

• Rural poor identified through SECC 2011 deprivation indicators (D1–D7)
• Urban occupational workers — rag pickers, beggars, domestic workers, street vendors, construction workers (see BOCW registration)
• State-specific additions — some states include construction workers, pregnant women, disabled persons, or SC/ST households
• Senior citizens 70+ — universal coverage (announced 2024, rolling out 2025-2026)

To check your state-specific eligibility:

1. Search at beneficiary.nha.gov.in (works for all states)
2. Contact your State Health Authority — find contact details on pmjay.gov.in
3. Visit your nearest CSC or empanelled hospital's PMAM desk
4. For state-specific health schemes, see our state-by-state guide

For ayushman card check offline, pmjay status without internet:

Not everyone has internet access. You can check your PMJAY eligibility offline:

1. Call 14555 (toll-free, 24/7) — provide your Aadhaar number or ration card number. The helpline operator will confirm your eligibility and coverage.
2. Visit a Common Service Centre (CSC) — there are over 4 lakh CSCs across India. The operator can search the PMJAY database using your Aadhaar.
3. Visit any empanelled hospital's PMAM desk — the Pradhan Mantri Aarogya Mitra can verify eligibility instantly using your Aadhaar or ration card.
4. Contact your State Health Agency — each SHA maintains a beneficiary helpdesk. Find your SHA on pmjay.gov.in.
5. Physical SECC list — in some states, the SECC 2011 beneficiary list is available at the Gram Panchayat office or Urban Local Body health centre.

For ayushman bharat state wise data, pmjay state wise beneficiaries:

PMJAY coverage spans all states and UTs. Below is state-wise beneficiary and hospital data. Numbers are approximate, sourced from NHA.gov.in reports and PMJAY.gov.in dashboards. For the most current figures, always check the official portals.

Call 14555 with your Aadhaar number — they'll check and confirm. You can also visit any Common Service Centre (CSC) or the PMAM desk at an empanelled hospital. See eSHRAM card status for related worker schemes.

Yes for empanelled hospitals on listed packages. Some non-package items (specific imports, super-luxury room) may have co-pay. Always confirm with the hospital's PMAM before admission. See Cashless denied guide and Ayushman cashless denied complaint.

Refuse + insist on PMAM contact. If they still insist, file complaint with SHA + RTI for hospital empanelment terms. Detailed steps: Cashless denied complaint guide.

OPD generally NOT covered. Dental only for accident-related, not routine. Mental health limited. See Health insurance schemes India.

Universal coverage announced 2024. Apply at beneficiary.nha.gov.in with Aadhaar; no SECC requirement. Full guide: Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana (70+).

This is a common data-linking issue. Try searching with different name spellings, your father's name, or ration card number. Visit the nearest CSC or PMAM desk for biometric verification. If still not resolved, file an RTI to your State Health Authority asking for your SECC deprivation category and PMJAY seeding status. See: RTI guide and RTI for scheme delay.

Yes. At beneficiary.nha.gov.in, select “Ration Card Number” as your search criteria and enter your ration card number with the correct state. The portal will show all eligible family members linked to that card. See also: Ration card status and Add name to ration card.

PM-JAY covers the entire family as a unit — there is no cap on the number of members. The Rs. 5 lakh per year is shared across all family members on the same card. Eligibility is determined at the family level based on SECC 2011 data. Senior citizens 70+ get their own individual coverage regardless of family status.

To check status: use the official portal listed above with your reference number. SLA is published; if stuck beyond it, file a free RTI.

• If status is normal → wait the published SLA, then download/use your document
• If status is delayed → click 🪄 AI RTI Drafter now; complete §6 application in 60 seconds
• If status is rejected → demand reasons under §4(1)(d) RTI Act; appeal/represent
• For state-specific guidance → see state-by-state guide
• For cashless denial → see Cashless denied complaint
• For claim rejection → see PMJAY claim grievance process

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• Master guide: Full RTI for ayushman bharat claim
• Claim denial RTI: RTI for claim denial
• Apply for card: Apply for PMJAY card 2026
• ABHA card: Apply for ABHA card
• Benefits: Ayushman Bharat benefits 2026
• Card download: Ayushman card download guide
• Find hospital: Find PMJAY empanelled hospital
• Cashless denied: Cashless denied complaint
• Claim grievance: PMJAY claim rejected grievance
• Eligibility fraud: Eligibility fraud guide
• Senior citizens 70+: Ayushman Vay Vandana (70+)
• State-by-state: Pick your state
• All health schemes: Health insurance schemes India
• Cashless denied (general): Cashless health insurance denied
• Citizen RTI playbook: All 100+ scenarios
• The RTI Act 2005: Complete guide
• All status-check guides: All 25 status-check pages

• PMJAY.gov.in — official PM Jan Arogya Yojana portal (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India)
• NHA.gov.in — National Health Authority, the apex body implementing PM-JAY
• beneficiary.nha.gov.in — official PMJAY beneficiary portal for status check and e-card download
• hospitals.pmjay.gov.in — official PMJAY hospital empanelment search
• abha.abdm.gov.in — Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABHA Health Account)
• RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19 — statutory right to information and appeal provisions
• PMJAY Operational Guidelines 2018 and SECC 2011 deprivation criteria
• NHA annual reports and PMJAY dashboard (2025-2026 data)

Last medically reviewed: 10 July 2026. Next review due: October 2026. Maintained by RTI Wiki editors. This article is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal or medical advice. For official eligibility, always verify at beneficiary.nha.gov.in.