What is ABHA Card (Ayushman Bharat Health Account)?
ABHA Card is a unique 14-digit Health ID number under India’s Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
It helps you digitally store and manage your health records, access healthcare services, and link your insurance, doctors, and hospitals.
📋 Documents Required for ABHA Card
Aadhaar Card (Mandatory for authentication).
Mobile Number linked with Aadhaar (For OTP verification).
Email ID (Optional) (For account recovery and updates).
PAN Card (Optional, if linking with insurance).
👥 Eligibility for ABHA Card
Any citizen of India.
Must have a valid Aadhaar number.
No age limit — newborns, children, adults, and elderly can apply.
No income restrictions.
🚀 ABHA Card Apply Process (Online)
Option 1: Via ABHA Official Website
Click on “Create ABHA Number”.
Select option: Aadhaar Number or Driving License.
Enter Aadhaar Number and verify via OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
Fill personal details (name, gender, DOB).
Your 14-digit ABHA number will be generated instantly.
Download or print your ABHA card.
Option 2: Via ABHA Mobile App
Download ABHA (NDHM Health Records) App from Play Store or App Store.
Open the app and click on “Create ABHA Number”.
Follow the same steps as website.
Your ABHA card will be ready in the app.
Option 3: Through Hospitals / CSC / Health Centers
Visit nearby Common Service Center (CSC), hospitals, or health centers offering ABDM services.
Provide Aadhaar and mobile number.
Staff will help you create the ABHA card offline.
🔑 Benefits of ABHA Card
Unique Health ID for lifetime.
Easy access to health records across hospitals, clinics, labs.
Can be linked with insurance and health apps.
Ensures privacy and data security.
FAQ on ABHA Card
Q1. What is ABHA Card?
ABHA Card is a 14-digit unique health ID that allows individuals to store and manage their health records digitally under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
Q2. Is ABHA Card mandatory?
No, ABHA Card is voluntary and not mandatory. It is provided to empower individuals to manage their health records digitally.
Q3. Who can apply for ABHA Card?
Any citizen of India, including children and elderly, can apply if they have a valid Aadhaar number.
Q4. What documents are needed for ABHA Card?
Aadhaar card
Mobile number linked with Aadhaar
Email ID (optional)
Q5. How can I apply for ABHA Card online?
Visit https://healthid.abdm.gov.in/, use Aadhaar to verify via OTP, fill details, and your ABHA card will be generated.
Q6. Can I create ABHA without Aadhaar?
Currently, Aadhaar is the preferred method. You can also use a Driving License, but it requires physical verification at a health facility.
Q7. What are the benefits of ABHA Card?
Easy health record management
Access medical records anywhere
Link with hospitals, insurance, and labs
Data privacy and secure sharing
Q8. Is ABHA Card linked to Ayushman Bharat Yojana?
ABHA is a part of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) but not directly linked to Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance Scheme (PM-JAY). You can, however, link both separately.
Q9. Is ABHA Card free?
Yes, ABHA Card creation is completely free of cost.
Q10. How to download ABHA Card?
After creating your ABHA number, you can download the ABHA card from the ABHA portal or app.