
Looking for hospitals that accept the Ayushman Card?
The Ayushman Bharat Hospital List includes thousands of empanelled government and private hospitals across India where eligible beneficiaries receive cashless treatment.
Ayushman Bharat is India's flagship healthcare programme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 23 September 2018 in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The scheme aims to make quality healthcare accessible and affordable for every citizen.
This article provides the latest state-wise hospital list, its beneficiaries, and guides you through the process of using your Ayushman Card at an empanelled hospital.
Ayushman Bharat Yojana Hospital List
As per the Hospital Empanelment Management (HEM) portal, more than 34,000 hospitals are empanelled under Ayushman Bharat and its integrated schemes across India. Here is the list containing the number of available hospitals under Ayushman Bharat Yojana and its integrated schemes.
1 State-Wise Ayushman Card Hospital List
| Andhra Pradesh | 2580 |
|---|---|
| Arunachal Pradesh | 51 |
| Assam | 365 |
| Bihar | 1191 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1691 |
| Goa | 19 |
| Gujarat | 2765 |
| Haryana | 1848 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 289 |
| Jharkhand | 588 |
| Karnataka | 4026 |
| Kerala | 647 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1230 |
| Maharashtra | 2144 |
| Manipur | 75 |
| Meghalaya | 185 |
| Mizoram | 88 |
| Nagaland | 144 |
| Odisha | 27 |
| Punjab | 892 |
| Rajasthan | 1475 |
| Sikkim | 19 |
| Tamil Nadu | 2365 |
| Telangana | 1733 |
| Tripura | 140 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 6470 |
| Uttarakhand | 331 |
| West Bengal | 139 |
2 Union Territories' Ayushman Bharat Hospital List
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 7 |
|---|---|
| Chandigarh | 79 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli | 13 |
| Daman and Diu | 7 |
| Delhi | 733 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 268 |
| Ladakh | 10 |
| Lakshadweep | 5 |
| Puducherry | 35 |
Note: Hospital data has been compiled from the official Hospital Empanelment Management (HEM) portal managed under the National Health Authority (NHA). Hospital counts are subject to change as new hospitals are empanelled or removed.
- 1.Visit the HEM Hospital Search Portal.
- 2.Select your state and district.
- 3.Choose hospital type and speciality (optional).
- 4.Click Search.
- 5.View the list of empanelled hospitals.
Ayushman Bharat Scheme at a Glance
Ayushman Bharat is not just a health insurance scheme. It is a broad healthcare program that combines preventive, primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services under one umbrella.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Ayushman Bharat Yojana |
| Launched By | Prime Minister Narendra Modi |
| Launch Date | 23 September 2018 |
| Launch Location | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Implementing Authority | National Health Authority (NHA), Government of India |
| Objective | To provide affordable and accessible healthcare services to economically vulnerable families |
| Type of Scheme | Government-funded health assurance scheme |
| Coverage Amount | Up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year (under PM-JAY) |
| Coverage Type | Cashless hospitalization for secondary and tertiary medical care |
| Beneficiaries | More than 50 crore individuals (around 12 crore families) |
| Eligibility Basis | Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 data and other government-approved beneficiary lists |
| Gender Restriction | None |
| Pre-Existing Diseases | Covered from the first day of enrolment |
| Treatment Mode | Cashless and paperless treatment |
| Hospital Network | Empanelled government and private hospitals across India |
| Portability Benefit | Treatment can be availed anywhere in India at empanelled hospitals |
| Covered Expenses | Hospitalization, surgery, diagnostics, medicines, ICU charges, pre-hospitalization, and post-hospitalization expenses |
| Number of Treatment Packages | 1,900+ treatment packages covering multiple specialties |
| Healthcare Levels | Primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services |
| Primary Healthcare Component | Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (formerly Health and Wellness Centres) |
| Digital Healthcare Component | Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) |
| Premium Payable by Beneficiary | No premium is payable by eligible beneficiaries |
| Official Benefit Card | Ayushman Card |
| Main Goal | To reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses and improve access to quality healthcare |
| Key Achievement | World's largest government-funded healthcare programme |
Eligibility Criteria for the Ayushman Bharat Scheme Card
Ayushman Bharat card is issued under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme to the beneficiaries. Eligibility is primarily based on the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 data.
1 Rural Households
The following rural families are generally eligible:
- Families living in a one-room kutcha house.
- Households with no adult member aged 16 to 59 years.
- Households with no adult male member aged 16 to 59 years.
- Families with a disabled member and no able-bodied adult.
- SC/ST households.
- Landless families that depend mainly on manual labour for income.
- Homeless households.
- Destitute families or people living on alms.
- Manual scavenger families.
- Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs).
- Legally released bonded labourers.
2 Urban Households
The scheme covers workers from certain low-income occupations, including:
- Ragpickers and beggars.
- Domestic workers.
- Street vendors, hawkers, cobblers, and other street-based service providers.
- Construction workers, plumbers, masons, labourers, welders, painters, security guards, and coolies.
- Sweepers, sanitation workers, and gardeners (malis).
- Tailors, artisans, handicraft workers, and home-based workers.
- Drivers, conductors, rickshaw pullers, cart pullers, and transport helpers.
- Shop workers, delivery assistants, attendants, helpers, and waiters.
- Electricians, mechanics, assemblers, and repair workers.
- Washermen and chowkidars.
3 Who is Not Eligible?
Generally, the following households are excluded from the scheme:
- Families owning a two-wheeler, three-wheeler, four-wheeler, or motorized fishing boat.
- Households owning mechanized farming equipment.
- Families holding a Kisan Credit Card with a credit limit above Rs 50,000.
- Government employees.
- People working in government-managed non-agricultural enterprises.
- Households with a monthly income above Rs 10,000 (as per the original exclusion criteria).
- Families owning a refrigerator or landline phone.
- Households living in well-built pucca houses.
- Families owning 5 acres or more of agricultural land.
Note: Eligibility rules have evolved, and additional categories, such as senior citizens aged 70 and above, are now covered under Ayushman Bharat. The best way to confirm eligibility is to check your status on the official Ayushman Bharat portal.
What Does Ayushman Bharat Cover?
The scheme covers a wide range of healthcare services, including:
1 Primary Healthcare
- Health consultations
- Preventive care
- Disease screening
- Basic medicines
- Diagnostic services
2 Hospitalization Coverage
- Medical treatment requiring hospital admission
- Surgeries
- Day-care procedures
- Intensive care treatment
- Emergency medical services
3 Secondary and Tertiary Care
- Cardiac procedures
- Cancer treatment
- Orthopedic surgeries
- Neurological treatments
- Kidney-related procedures
- Other specialized medical treatments
4Pre and Post-Hospitalization Expenses
The scheme also covers certain expenses incurred before and after hospitalization, such as diagnostic tests and follow-up care.
How to Apply for the Ayushman Bharat Scheme?
Here are the steps to apply for the Ayushman Bharat Scheme online:
1Apply Through the PMJAY Beneficiary Portal
- 1.Visit the PMJAY Beneficiary Portal and log in using your mobile number and OTP.
- 2.Select your State, District, and PMJAY scheme details.
- 3.Search for your name using Aadhaar Number, Family ID, PMJAY ID, or Name.
- 4.If your status shows "Not Generated", click "Do e-KYC".
- 5.Choose Aadhaar OTP for verification and click "Verify".
- 6.Provide consent and enter the Aadhaar OTP and mobile OTP.
- 7.Once your details are successfully verified, the system will approve your registration.
- 8.Click "Download Card" to get your Ayushman Card.
2Apply Through the Ayushman App
- 1.Download the Ayushman App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- 2.Log in using your mobile number and OTP.
- 3.Search for your beneficiary details using Aadhaar Number, Family ID, PMJAY ID, or location details.
- 4.Complete e-KYC using any of the available methods:
- a.Aadhaar OTP
- b.Face Authentication
- c.Fingerprint Scan
- d.Iris Scan
- 5.Take a live photograph through the app for identity verification.
- 6.Review the details and submit the application.
- 7.After approval, download your Ayushman Card directly from the app.
3Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Aadhaar-linked mobile number
- Ration Card or Family ID (if applicable)
- Address proof
- Passport-size photograph
- Other supporting documents required by your state government
Note: Before starting the registration process, make sure your name appears in the Ayushman Bharat beneficiary database. Only eligible beneficiaries can complete e-KYC and generate an Ayushman Card.
How to Use the Ayushman Card at a Hospital
Eligible beneficiaries can use their Ayushman Card to receive cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals by following these steps:
- 1.Visit an empanelled hospital.
- 2.Show your Ayushman Card and ID proof.
- 3.Complete beneficiary verification.
- 4.Receive approval for the treatment package.
- 5.Avail cashless treatment.
Components and Integrated Schemes of Ayushman Bharat Yojana
To expand healthcare coverage across the country, several central and state healthcare initiatives have been integrated with Ayushman Bharat. This allows beneficiaries to access a wider network of hospitals and healthcare services under a unified system.
| Scheme | Description |
|---|---|
| Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) | Cashless hospitalization coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh per year |
| Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM) | Healthcare services include health check-ups, disease screening, medicines, diagnostics, vaccination, and maternal care |
| Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) | It creates a digital healthcare ecosystem through ABHA IDs, digital health records, and online health services. |
| Ayushman CAPF | For Central Armed Police Forces personnel and their families |
| Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana (GJAY) - Odisha | Odisha's state health assurance scheme |
| Karunya Arogya Suraksha Scheme (KASS) - Kerala | Kerala's health protection scheme |
| State Health Schemes in Participating States | Several states have merged or aligned their health insurance schemes with Ayushman Bharat as well |
Conclusion
Ayushman Bharat is one of India's largest healthcare initiatives. It goes beyond health insurance by combining primary healthcare services with cashless hospitalization benefits. It improves healthcare access, promotes early disease detection, and reduces the financial burden of medical treatment for millions of Indians.
Beneficiaries can use the Ayushman Bharat Hospital List to find empanelled hospitals in their state and access cashless treatment under the scheme. Regularly checking the updated hospital list ensures access to the lates
FAQs
You can check the Ayushman Bharat Yojana Hospital List by visiting the official hospital search portal, selecting your state, district, and scheme details, and viewing the list of empanelled hospitals eligible for cashless treatment.
Yes, the Ayushman Bharat list of hospitals includes empanelled government as well as private hospitals where eligible beneficiaries can receive cashless treatment under the scheme.
Yes, you can avail cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals across India under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme.
You can search the official Ayushman Bharat hospital portal by selecting your state and district to find nearby empanelled hospitals.
Eligible beneficiaries can receive cashless treatment for covered medical procedures at empanelled hospitals without paying hospital bills upfront.
You should carry your Ayushman Card and a valid identity proof, such as an Aadhaar Card, for beneficiary verification.
Yes, the official Ayushman Bharat list of hospitals includes both government and private hospitals empanelled under the scheme.
You can view and search the latest Ayushman Bharat Hospital List through the HEM portal. The availability of downloadable data depends on the options provided on the portal.