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What is Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA Card)?

Medpho Team May 1, 2023

On September 27, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission. All Indian people will receive a digital health ID as a result of the programme. Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) was launched on its third anniversary by the National Health Authority (NHA). With the use of the Ayushman Bharat Health Account, citizens would be able to access and share their records with hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers as needed. Continue reading to learn more about the national health ID card and its benefits.

Ayushman Bharat Health Account

What is Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA Card)?

The ABHA (Health ID) is a special health ID that uses a person's mobile number or aadhaar to generate a 14-digit health identification number. The digital health record will be accessible to users, insurance providers, and hospitals. For instance, by showing the health ID to a verified doctor or other health service provider, the patient will be able to acquire all the information digitally, including lab results, prescriptions, consultation information, and diagnosis. No matter where in the country the beneficiary is admitted, this would make it simple for doctors to access and share the beneficiary's health details.

With the help of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Account (Health ID), the government aims to do better planning, execution and funding of states and health programs. Additionally, it will also digitally connect the hospitals across the country with one another. However, applying for a digital health ID is voluntary and does not involve costs.

What are the Benefits of having an Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA)?

The following are the benefits offered by Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA):

Digital Health Records

Individuals have access to all of their medical history, from admission to treatment and discharge. Online access is available for all of this information.

Easy Sign-Up

To access their digital health records, an individual can make an ABHA health card using their cellphone number or aadhaar card.

Willingly Opt-in & Opt-out

It is optional to choose to get a National Digital Health ID card, and the ABHA number is available to anyone of their choice. People can also choose not to participate in the ABHA scheme and ask that their data be erased, just like when they registered.

Personal Health Data

A person can connect their personal health data to ABHA. Making a detailed health history is helpful.

Access to Doctors

Access to authorised doctors across the nation can be obtained by using the ABHA number (health ID).

Access to Consent

Users have the option to agree to share their health data. Managing and revoking consent are also options.

Private and Secured

Online ABHA (Health ID) creation is safe and secure, and it has improved security features built into it. In addition, the data is not shared with anybody else without permission.

Add a Nominee

The Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) users can add a nominee.

Abha Digital Health Card

How to Apply for Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA)?

You have the choice of generating your ABHA using your driving licence, Aadhaar card, or telephone number.

Let's take the reference of using your Aadhaar card.

  • Visit the ABHA website first.
  • Click on "Create your ABHA now".
  • Then, select "Generate via Aadhaar".
  • Now, enter your Aadhaar number or Virtual ID.
  • Scroll down, click "I agree", and fill out the captcha below.
  • Then, select "Submit".
  • Enter the OTP you received on your smartphone and click "Submit".
  • Now, enter your mobile number and select "Submit".
  • Then, you will be shown the details that have been fetched using your Aadhaar card.
  • Verify the details and click on "Submit".
  • You will also have the option to generate an ABHA address that is similar to an email ID.
  • Once you have finished this, you will be able to download your ABHA card. 

A health ID developed by the Indian government is called an Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA). This will make it much simpler for you to give medical professionals access to your health information, such as medical history records and diagnostic tests.

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