Ayushman Bharat 2026 — ₹5 Lakh Free Health Insurance, Golden Card & How to Register
The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) 2026 is the world's largest government-funded health insurance scheme. It provides ₹5 lakh per year completely free health coverage to over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families — approximately 50 crore people — across India. Under this scheme, all hospital treatment is free, from surgery to medicines to ICU care.
📌 Ayushman Bharat 2026 — Key Highlights
- Annual Coverage: ₹5,00,000 per family per year
- Beneficiaries: 10+ Crore Families (50 Crore People)
- Empanelled Hospitals: 24,000+ (Govt + Private)
- Procedures Covered: 1,949+ medical packages
- Official Website: pmjay.gov.in
Ayushman Bharat Eligibility — Who Gets Free Coverage?
Rural Families — Eligible if any apply:
- ✅ Living in 0-1 room kutcha house
- ✅ SC/ST families without pucca house
- ✅ Female-headed households with no adult male
- ✅ Families with no earning member aged 16-59
Urban Families — Eligible if occupation is:
- ✅ Domestic worker, street vendor, construction worker
- ✅ Rickshaw/auto driver, security guard, sweeper
- ✅ Home-based tailor, handloom worker, handicraft maker
How to Check Eligibility & Get Golden Card
Check Eligibility Online
- Go to pmjay.gov.in
- Click "Am I Eligible?"
- Enter mobile number → verify OTP
- Search by Name / HHD Number / Ration Card
- Your eligibility and family details will appear
Steps to Get Ayushman Golden Card
- Visit nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) with Aadhaar card
- Or visit any empanelled hospital's Ayushman Mitra desk
- Complete biometric verification (fingerprint)
- Card generated immediately — completely free
- Download the Ayushman Bharat App for digital card
⚠️ Important: The Ayushman card is completely free. Do not pay anyone for getting this card — report fraud to 14555.
Along with Ayushman Bharat, also check your eligibility for PM Awas Yojana free house scheme and PM Kisan ₹4,000 installment.
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Diseases Covered Under Ayushman Bharat
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Heart Diseases | Bypass surgery, angioplasty, valve replacement |
| Cancer Treatment | Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy |
| Kidney Diseases | Dialysis, kidney transplant |
| Maternity | C-section, normal delivery, newborn care |
| Orthopedic | Knee/hip replacement, fracture surgery |
| Neurological | Brain surgery, spinal procedures |
💡 Helpline: Ayushman Bharat Toll-Free: 14555 | State Helpline: 1800-111-565. For hospital list near you, visit hospitals.pmjay.gov.in
Important Official Links
- 🔗 pmjay.gov.in — Official Ayushman Bharat portal
- 🔗 hospitals.pmjay.gov.in — Find empanelled hospitals
- 🔗 india.gov.in — Ayushman Bharat scheme info
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Nevlite Editorial Team
Government exam experts & career counselors with 10+ years experience. All information verified from official government sources.
