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Dr YSR Aarogyasri — Rs 5-25 lakh health cover in Andhra Pradesh (2026)
Rs 5 lakh basic + up to Rs 25 lakh for tertiary care, per family per year. Free.
State: Andhra Pradesh · Launched: 2007 · Issued by: AP Govt — Health
Who is eligible
- AP domicile family
- Family income < Rs 5 lakh/year
- Aadhaar + ration card
- Aarogyasri card (issued automatically for eligible)
What you get
Rs 5 lakh basic per family/year. Tertiary care (cancer, cardiology, neurology, transplants) up to Rs 25 lakh. Cashless at 1,500+ empanelled hospitals across AP. 3,000+ packages.
How to apply (step-by-step)
- Eligibility verified via beneficiary.health.ap.gov.in — Search by Aadhaar.
- Aarogyasri card issued automatically — For eligible families.
- Walk in to empanelled hospital — Show card + Aadhaar.
- Cashless treatment — Hospital auto-bills State Health Authority.
Documents needed
- Aadhaar
- AP ration card
- Aarogyasri card
- Address proof
Timeline
Card issuance automatic for eligible. Cashless on-the-spot.
Portal + helpline
- Official portal: beneficiary.health.ap.gov.in
- Helpline: AP Health: 104
Common issues
- Income > Rs 5L — disqualifies.
- Hospital not empanelled — use AP list.
- Cashless denied — file complaint at State Health Authority.
- Card not issued — apply at MeeSeva.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Pre-existing illness?
Covered from day 1.
Coverage > PMJAY?
Yes — Rs 25L for tertiary vs Rs 5L PMJAY.
Hospital denial — recourse?
File complaint at SHA + RTI.
Out-of-state treatment?
Limited; AP empanelled only for cashless.
Summary + next step
Bottom line: Rs 5 lakh basic + up to Rs 25 lakh for tertiary care, per family per year. Free. Apply at beneficiary.health.ap.gov.in. If delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
- Apply now: beneficiary.health.ap.gov.in
- If delayed — RTI Drafter: File RTI in 5 minutes
- Browse all yojanas: Sarkari Yojana index
Related
Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.

