Is there a fee for the Ayushman card?

The scheme does not charge beneficiaries for the card. We may charge a small service fee for our time and printing, which we tell you first.

My name is not in the list. Can you add it?

No. Only the authorities can change eligibility. We can help you find the right office or helpline.

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Ayushman Bharat card: check eligibility and get your card

How to check whether your family is covered, which documents are asked for, and what to do if your name is missing.

By Sanjay Kumar, Head of Firm, NISE COMPORT · Published 10 October 2026

Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) gives eligible families health cover for hospital treatment at empanelled hospitals. Eligibility is decided from official lists and criteria, not by any private centre, so the first step is always to check whether you are covered.

If your family is eligible, you can usually complete e-KYC with Aadhaar and download or collect your Ayushman card. If you are not on the list, ask the official helpline or your local health office what applies to you.

Check eligibility

Use the official beneficiary portal or the helpline to search by mobile number or ration card details. Do not pay anyone to ‘add’ your name; the list is maintained by the authorities.

Documents and e-KYC

Keep Aadhaar of the person, a ration card or family details, and a mobile number linked to Aadhaar for the OTP. Only enter the OTP yourself.

Using the card

Carry the card or Aadhaar when you go to an empanelled hospital and ask for the Ayushman help desk. Treatments and limits follow the scheme rules.

Before you start

Check eligibility on the official portal
Keep Aadhaar and the linked mobile with you
Complete e-KYC yourself and never share the OTP
Download or collect the card
Ask for the Ayushman help desk at the hospital

Official sources

Prefer we do it for you?

Leave your name and number. We check your documents, fill the form correctly and keep you updated. Our service charge is told before we start.

Requirements can change. The responsible government department, insurer, institution or service provider decides eligibility, fees, processing and final outcomes. NISE COMPORT is an independent CSC / Pragya Kendra service centre, not a government office.