The Ayushman Bharat Health Card was launched by NHA. You can apply online for the ABHA card. The ABHA card comes with its own benefits.
The Ayushman Bharat Health ID or the Ayushman Bharat Health Account, as it is known now is the full form of the now-popular abbreviation ABHA. It was launched by the National Health Authority (NHA) which falls under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
What is an ABHA Card?
To sum it up it is a unique health ID that makes use of a 14-digit identification number that can be generated using your Aadhaar card or your mobile number. Users can avail it to share their health records with insurance providers, hospitals, clinics and so on, digitally.
What are the benefits of an ABHA Card?
The biggest benefit of the ABHA Card is that it will save you from any ‘documentation’ or ‘taking care of the medical reports’ work. How so? This 14-digit number gives you access to all your medical records no matter where you are and also makes sharing them really simplified.
What is the eligibility criteria to apply?
Anyone who is a citizen of our country is eligible to apply for an ABHA card.
How to Apply for it
To apply for an ABHA card, you need to go to its website.
Out of the ‘Options’ click on ‘Using Aadhar’
You will then be required to enter your virtual id or Aadhar number. After that is done, you can click on ‘I agree’ and submit the said application. Meanwhile, you would have received an OTP on your phone, enter that and you can enter the next step by clicking on ‘Submit’. Next, the details will be given to your Aadhar. Recheck them and click on ‘Submit’.
Next, you will be able to create an ABHA address that is similar to your email address. Once that is done you will be able to download your ABHA card.
FAQs
Is it compulsory to register for the ABHA card?
No, it is not compulsory and remains optional.
What is the cost of getting an ABHA card?
There is no cost that one has to incur for getting an ABHA card made.
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