ABHA - Ayushman Bharat Health Account or Health ID Card Approved by NDHM.GOV.IN

PHR (Personal Health Records) Address in health ID is a self-declared username that is required to sign into a Health Information Exchange & Consent Manager (HIE-CM)

Yes, ABHA is applicable to everyone who is a citizen of India.

You can find your PHR address in the ABHA section on Eka Care App.

Go to the website https://healthid.ndhm.gov.in/ and log in with your ABHA number and date of birth. Once you get into your ABHA account, open your ABHA card and download it.

Go to the website https://healthid.ndhm.gov.in/ and log in by entering your registered phone number. Once you get into your ABHA account, open your ABHA card and download it.

When you create ABHA, it automatically gets linked to your Aadhaar card.

ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) is an issued identity that allows you to store, receive and share your health records digitally.

ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) is an issued identity that allows you to store, receive and share your health records digitally.

When you create ABHA, it automatically gets linked to your Aadhaar card.

No documents are required for the ABHA card. It just needs either AADHAAR Card or mobile number or Driving license for applying for AADHAAR Card.

For demographic details updates (Name, Address, DoB, Gender, Mobile Number, Email) as well as Biometrics (Finger Prints, Iris & Photograph) in Aadhaar you will have to visit Permanent Enrolment Center.

You can update your mobile number by visiting a Permanent Enrolment Center.

PHR (Personal Health Records) Address in health ID is a self declared username that is required to sign into a Health Information Exchange & Consent Manager (HIE-CM).

You can use it to save your medical records and share them with the concerned doctors whenever required. The ABHA health locker secured your medical data and let you access it anywhere anytime.

ABHA ID or ABHA Card is a unique identity for your health that facilitates you a health locker to receive, store & share medical records from health service providers with your consent.

Yes, it is unique.

Ayushman Bharat health account ABHA number has 16 digits.

Follow these steps to change the photo in the ABHA card 

1. Visit the UIDAI website i.e. uidai.gov.in.
2. Download the Aadhaar Enrollment Form.
3. Submit all required details in the form.
4. Go to the Aadhaar Enrollment Center and submit the form.
5. Your new picture can be taken here.
6. You will have to pay Rs 100 along with GST.

Yes, Abha and UHID are the same.

PM-JAY provides cashless cover of up to INR 5,00,000 to each eligible family per annum for listed secondary and tertiary care conditions. The cover under the scheme includes all expenses incurred on the components like medical examination, treatment, and consultation.

No, they are not the same. ABHA Health ID Card is used to secure all medical records in a digital locker, but the Ayushman Bharat card covers healthcare service costs of people with less than 10000 family income. ABHA Health ID card is for everyone but the Ayushman Bharat card is for underprivileged or poverty-stricken people.

You can grant access to the doctors of your previous medical records saved on ABHA through a consent pin.

If you are facing any issues with your ABHA, you can contact the following support channels:

1. ABHA Helpline: You can reach out to the official ABHA helpline for assistance.
2. Eka Care Support: If you created your ABHA through Eka Care, contact our customer support team via the website or app for troubleshooting.
3. ABDM Portal: For technical issues, you can also visit the official Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) website and check their support section or raise a query.

Yes, creating an ABHA and obtaining an ABHA Card is completely free of cost. The ABHA is a digital health ID provided under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), and there are no charges for registration or for using the card to access or share your health records.

Yes, you can use your ABHA in private hospitals. ABHA facilitates seamless sharing of your health records with any healthcare provider, including private hospitals, ensuring better coordination and more accurate treatment. However, the extent to which private hospitals participate in the ABHA network may vary.

1. Centralized Digital Health Records: ABHA helps you store all your health records in one secure digital space, making it easy to access and manage them.
2. Seamless Access to Healthcare: With ABHA, healthcare providers can access your health information quickly, leading to more accurate and timely treatments.
3. Enhanced Privacy and Security: You control who can access your health data, ensuring that your information is only shared with your consent, maintaining high standards of privacy.
4. Better Coordination of Care: ABHA enables smooth sharing of health data across various healthcare systems, helping to improve the coordination and quality of care you receive.
5. Access to Subsidized Healthcare Services: ABHA can be linked with government health schemes like PM-JAY, offering you access to affordable or free healthcare services.

Everyone who has Indian citizenship is eligible for ABHA.

An ABHA number is a unique 14-digit identifier assigned to individuals as part of India's Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). To obtain an ABHA number, you must complete a KYC verification using either your Aadhaar card or driving license.

• ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account): ABHA is a digital health ID that allows individuals to store and manage their health records. It is part of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), enabling seamless access to healthcare services and the sharing of medical data with healthcare providers.
• PM-JAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana): PM-JAY is a government health insurance scheme that provides free medical treatment and hospitalization coverage to eligible low-income families across India. It aims to provide financial protection against medical expenses, particularly for underprivileged individuals.

Anyone who is a resident of India is eligible to create an ABHA. You need to have a valid mobile number or Aadhaar number for verification during the registration process. Individuals of all age groups can create an ABHA to manage their digital health records.

An ABHA address is a self-declared username (e.g., yourname@abdm) that serves as a unique identifier, enabling you to access and share your digital health records securely with healthcare providers.

For example, if your name is Rahul K, you might choose an ABHA address like rahulk@abdm.

This address facilitates seamless integration within the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, ensuring your health information is accessible only with your consent.

No, ABHA and Pmjay are not the same. ABHA is for an identity account whereas PMJAY is a healthcare expense covering facility for people whose family income is below 10000.

ABHA card allows the organization and maintenance of personal health records (PHR) to ensure better health tracking and monitoring of progress. It enables seamless sharing through a consent pin to simplify consultation-related communication between patients and medical professionals. It has enhanced security and encryption mechanisms along with easy opt-in and opt-out features

Yes, you can delete your ABHA, as participation is entirely voluntary. You can create an ABHA number at your own discretion, and at any time, you can request either permanent deletion or temporary deactivation of your ABHA number through the official ABDM portal or authorized platforms.

To create your ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) on Eka Care, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Eka Care Website: Visit the Eka Care website.
2. Click on “Create ABHA”: Navigate to the ABHA section and click on "Create ABHA."
3. Enter Your Aadhaar Number: Provide your Aadhaar number for KYC verification. You can also use your mobile number.
4. Verify Your Aadhaar Mobile Number: Confirm your mobile number for authentication.
5. Create Your ABHA Address: Choose a unique username to create your ABHA address (e.g., yourname@abdm).
6. Receive Your ABHA ID: Once verified, you will receive your ABHA Card, which includes your ABHA address, ABHA number, and a QR code for easy access.

Yes, Health ID and ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) are the same. ABHA is the new term used for Health ID under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).

Everyone who has Indian citizenship is eligible for ABHA.

Yes, you can delete your ABHA or Health ID permanently or deactivate it temporarily. This will enable you to opt-out of the digital health ecosystem as you may require.

• ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account): ABHA is the foundation of your digital healthcare journey, enabling access to and management of your digital health records.
• ABHA Address/ABHA ID/Health ID: These refer to the self-declared username (e.g., yourname@abdm), which acts as your digital address for sharing and managing health records.
• ABHA Number: A unique 14-digit identifier issued after completing KYC verification, providing secure access to your digital health records.
• ABHA Card: A digital card that consolidates your ABHA number, ABHA address, and a QR code, making it easy to share and verify your health details seamlessly.

Yes, ABHA or Health ID for children can be created through the same process.

No, ABHA and golden are not the same. ABHA is for an identity account whereas PMJAY is a healthcare expense covering facility for people whose family income is below 10000.

No, creating your ABHA is not mandatory. 

ABDM aims at creating an integrated digital health infrastructure in the country by encouraging everyone to create their ABHA health ID card in order to organize and maintain their medical history in a systematic way for better health tracking and progress monitoring. 

No, the ABHA card does not expire.

Yes, you can use your mobile number to create an ABHA. However, this will generate only an ABHA address (e.g., yourname@abdm) and not an ABHA number. To obtain an ABHA number, you will need to complete KYC at a later stage.

You can open ABHA account through your Mobile Number, AADHAR, or Driving License.

If you are a citizen of India, you are eligible to register to obtain an ABHA card.

Yes, you can use your Aadhaar number to create your ABHA. An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number for verification during the process.

1. Visit Eka.care or abdm.gov.in official website
2. Click on Aadhar Card, mobile number, or Driving License to proceed for Ayushman Bharat Health ID Card Registration 2022
3. Enter your Name, Address, Mobile Number, OTP Received, and other required information.
4. Submit your application to get a 14 Digit Ayushman Bharat Health Card online.
5. Now you have completed your registration for the ABHA (Health ID) card & you have successfully applied for the ABHA (Health ID) card online. 

No, both are the same.

The ABHA number is used to securely organize, access, and share medical records at the time of requirement. It enables better health tracking and progress monitoring in general.

• Check all private & public hospitals, clinics & other healthcare facilities in the country using the health facility registry. 
• Now you don't have to stand in line for filling out the hospital admission form. Just share with them your Ayushman Bharat Health Card. 
• Get all the offers and benefits that are offered by the government & private healthcare facilities linked to your Ayushman Bharat Health Card. 
• Doctors can access the complete health history of the existing diseases, previous treatment, medicines, discharge summary, tests and reports, etc. This can help them to provide you with a better & timely treatment. 
• Check the doctors' qualifications along with their details via the Healthcare Professional Registry (HPR), which is a repository of registered medical professionals, and all will be linked to your ABHA Health ID card.
• Your Ayushman Bharat Health Card can also be used at AYUSH healthcare services, which include Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy.
• All medical records are completely confidential & private & can only be shared with a healthcare service provider only with your consent. 

No, it is not valid in other countries.

Anyone who does not hold citizenship of India is not eligible for ABHA.

While ABHA Insurance offers significant coverage for various healthcare services, there could be limitations. These could include exclusions or conditions not covered by the insurance.

ABHA or ABHA ID, formerly known as Health ID, is a unique health identifier that facilitates the seamless sharing of your medical records with healthcare providers across India with your consent.

No, we don’t need to renew ABHA.

Yes, it can be used outside the government hospital/program.

ABDM seeks to address this problem - 

• Disorganized health history of patients 
• Inability to access medical records at the required time.
• Hassle of sharing previous health records with the concerned healthcare professionals.