The Ayushman Bharat Card 2025 is now active under the updated PMJAY 2025 initiative, offering comprehensive free health insurance India to over 50 crore citizens. The scheme is one of the world’s largest government-backed healthcare programs and continues to evolve in 2025 to include new features, more hospitals, and easier registration processes.
With scheme benefits now extended to previously uncovered categories and states, the government aims to make healthcare truly universal. From hospital admissions to post-surgery care, all covered services under PMJAY 2025 are completely cashless at empanelled public and private facilities.
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What Is Ayushman Bharat Card 2025?
The Ayushman Bharat Card 2025 is a digital identity under PMJAY 2025 that allows eligible individuals to receive free health insurance India coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per year. This card is issued to families identified through SECC 2011 and various state welfare databases.
Key features of the card include:
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₹5 lakh coverage per family per year
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Coverage for over 1,400 medical procedures
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Valid at 28,000+ empanelled hospitals across India
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Paperless, cashless, and portable healthcare access
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Linked with Aadhaar and mobile number for verification
These scheme benefits are aimed at reducing the out-of-pocket burden on low-income households.
Eligibility Criteria for PMJAY 2025
The eligibility under PMJAY 2025 has been updated to include more workers from unorganized sectors, gig workers, and newly eligible urban poor. The latest list is available on the Ayushman Bharat official portal and can be checked using Aadhaar or ration card numbers.
Revised eligibility requirements include:
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Families listed in SECC 2011 database
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Individuals without any regular salaried job
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Households with no motorized vehicle, landholding <5 acres
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Urban workers like rickshaw pullers, street vendors, sanitation workers
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Migrants and gig economy workers registered with labor boards
Those not automatically eligible may apply for inclusion via state health missions under PMJAY 2025.
How to Apply for Ayushman Bharat Card 2025
Applying for the Ayushman Bharat Card 2025 is completely digital and can be done in minutes via the Jan Arogya portal or at nearby Common Service Centres (CSCs). Beneficiaries will receive both an e-card and a printed copy after approval.
Application steps:
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Visit https://pmjay.gov.in
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Enter Aadhaar or ration card number to check eligibility
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Fill in the online application form
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Upload required documents (address, ID proof, family photo)
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Submit and download e-card after approval
The PMJAY 2025 dashboard also allows tracking the application status and viewing covered scheme benefits.
Updated Hospital List and Cashless Services
The number of hospitals under free health insurance India has grown significantly in 2025. As of now, over 28,000 empanelled hospitals—both public and private—offer treatment under PMJAY 2025.
You can search for hospitals by state, district, or specialization on the Ayushman Bharat website. Each listed hospital offers:
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Emergency admission under the scheme
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Free surgeries, diagnostics, and medicines
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Pre- and post-hospitalization benefits
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No need to pay or submit bills manually
This network ensures that Ayushman Bharat Card 2025 holders receive care without financial barriers.
FAQs
What is the Ayushman Bharat Card 2025?
It is a health identity card issued under PMJAY 2025, allowing eligible Indian families to access ₹5 lakh worth of free health insurance India at empanelled hospitals.
Who can apply for the Ayushman Bharat Card?
Any individual meeting the updated eligibility criteria based on SECC data or approved welfare lists can apply under the scheme benefits.
Is the application process online?
Yes, you can apply online through the Ayushman Bharat portal or visit the nearest CSC for registration.
Which hospitals accept the card?
Over 28,000 hospitals are empanelled under PMJAY 2025 for cashless treatment. The full hospital list is available on the official website.
What are the scheme benefits?
It includes free hospitalizations, surgeries, medicines, diagnostic tests, and pre/post-hospital care, all under a ₹5 lakh annual cover.
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