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Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) — ABHA Health ID for every citizen (2026)
Free 14-digit ABHA Health ID. Optional digital wallet of medical records — accessible anywhere with consent-based sharing.
Launched: 2021 · Issued by: National Health Authority
Who is eligible
- Indian citizen of any age
- Aadhaar OR mobile-based registration
- Voluntary participation
- Consent-based data sharing
What you get
Free ABHA ID (14-digit). Digital wallet for medical records (lab reports, prescriptions, hospital discharge summaries). Consent-based access — only providers you authorize see your data. Linked to Ayushman Bharat for cashless beneficiary verification.
How to apply (step-by-step)
- Visit abha.abdm.gov.in or download ABHA app — Or scan ABDM QR at any health facility.
- Register with Aadhaar OTP or mobile — Aadhaar route is faster + auto-verified.
- Receive ABHA ID + wallet — Stored in govt-managed health data wallet (HFR / HPR / HCX).
- Link health records — Hospitals can push records on your consent.
- Share with provider — On need-basis, share specific records via OTP-based consent.
Documents needed
- Aadhaar OR mobile number
Timeline
Same-day issuance.
Portal + helpline
- Official portal: abha.abdm.gov.in
- Helpline: ABDM: 14477
Common issues
- Hospitals not yet ABDM-integrated — push for adoption; ABDM is opt-in for facilities.
- Records not appearing in wallet — check that hospital pushed; consent-based pull also possible.
- Multiple ABHA IDs created accidentally — merge via portal.
- Privacy concerns — data is consent-based; you control sharing.
Benefit delayed or rejected? File an RTI
Most “delays” or “rejections” clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date. 2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file. 3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline. 4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days. 5. Likely date of disbursement / decision.
Auto-fill the PIO + your case: Open the AI RTI Drafter →
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Frequently asked questions
Is ABHA mandatory?
No — voluntary. But becoming default for Ayushman Bharat beneficiary verification.
Can hospitals see my records without consent?
No — consent-based via OTP. You authorize each share.
What happens if I lose my phone?
Re-link via Aadhaar OTP. Records remain in govt wallet.
Can I opt out later?
Yes — request data deletion via ABHA portal; some legal records retained per law.
Summary + next step
Bottom line: Free 14-digit ABHA Health ID. Optional digital wallet of medical records — accessible anywhere with consent-based sharing. Apply at abha.abdm.gov.in. If delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
- Apply now: abha.abdm.gov.in
- If delayed — RTI Drafter: File RTI in 5 minutes
- Browse all 150 yojanas: Sarkari Yojana index
Related
Sources
- Official portal: abha.abdm.gov.in
- Issued by: National Health Authority
- Launched: 2021
- Citizen feedback via %%AwaazRTI%% (composite, identifying details removed)
Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.

