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In a bid to ease access to healthcare, the Government of India launched Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) on 27 September 2021. It is an initiative to digitalise the healthcare system and beat the challenges of India’s complex medical situations. One of the main components of the ABDM is the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) card. With an ABHA card, you will find it easier to access healthcare and important schemes across India. In this blog, we will cover the steps for ABHA card registration.
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What is an ABHA Number?ABHA Card BenefitsABHA Card RegistrationIn a nut shell Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)The ABHA number is a unique number you can use to keep track of your medical history. This enables you to access government schemes, insurance policies, and health facilities. You don’t have to go through the hassle of maintaining documents for all the expenses and processes you have undergone throughout your medical history.
For example, suppose you underwent a particular treatment in Kolkata, Bangalore, and Chennai, and now you are living in Delhi. In that case, your prior medical history will be directly connected to your ABHA number.
Providing your ABHA number to a government hospital in Delhi will give them direct access to your medical record. Your ABHA card registration makes the treatment process much simpler and hassle-free. The ABHA number has 14 digits, and the National Health Authority (NHA) issues it under ABDM.
The Digitalisation of medical data can simplify the process of accessing healthcare. Here are the benefits of ABHA Card.
Once your health records are connected with your ABHA number, you can access them online. Thus, you will be free of the hassle of keeping a physical record of your medical history. You will be able to continue your treatment in different parts of India and be assured of the security of your records.
You can use apps integrated with ABDM to avail of teleconsultation. Such apps can also offer services such as information about your nearest hospital, and booking appointments for medical consultation.
The ABHA number is a “Unique and Trustable Identity” which will uniquely identify you across different providers in the healthcare ecosystem. It is very easy to get the ABHA number, so ease of access is significantly higher.
There are several PHR apps under the ambit of ABDM. Once your ABHA number is ready, you can share your health data across all such PHR apps. Some examples of PHR apps are Arogya Setu and Driefcase.
In this section, we will cover the steps for ABHA registration process. You can use the internet or visit a health centre for ABHA card registration.
If you have the Acko app on your phone, you can easily use it for ABHA card registration. Here’s how to go about it.
Here’s how you can do ABHA health card registration by visiting the official website.
To use your driving licence for ABHA new registration, you must remember that you will have to visit your nearest ABDM participating facility for verification. On the online portal, you can only see your enrollment number.
Here’s how you can go about your ABHA card registration by using the official ABHA App.
You have the option to do your ABHA card registration offline by visiting a health facility.
Your ABHA card registration will be finished after the process is complete.
In this blog, we have covered the ins and outs of ABHA card registration and the benefits it offers. You will find it easy to access and use your medical records throughout India with an ABHA number.
We would recommend buying health insurance to protect yourself and your family against unforeseen medical expenses. You can add your health plan to your ABHA card for easy access. So, to create a safety net for your health and mental peace, consider buying health insurance.
Here are some questions people commonly ask about ABHA card registration
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SVP – Health Underwriting & Claims at Acko General Insurance — With 20+ years of experience driving digital transformation and profitable growth, I am a seasoned Senior Insurance Executive specialising in Health, Life, Accident, and Disability insurance. Backed by an MBBS degree and advanced insurance designations (FLMI, FALU, FLHC, ACS, ARA), I bring a unique blend of medical expertise and deep insurance-domain leadership. My core strength lies in optimising underwriting and claims operations, enabling automation-led scalability for both large insurers and digital-first startups.
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