Ayushman Bharat Yojana i.e. PMJAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana) has become even more powerful in 2025! The main objective of this government scheme is to provide free treatment up to ₹5 lakh to poor and needy families – that too in government and private hospitals across India.
After the new updates of 2025, more people will be able to take advantage of this scheme. Let’s know step by step whether you are eligible or not, how to apply, and which documents will be required.
🔄Latest Updates of 2025 – What Changes?
✅ Eligibility list has increased further – now gig workers (Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit delivery boys), auto walas, daily wagers are also covered.
✅ Digital Health ID (ABHA ID) has become compulsory.
✅ The number of private hospitals has increased, due to which more good treatment options are available now.
✅ Online application from mobile has become quite simple and fast.
👨👩👧👦 Eligibility: Who can apply?
In 2025, the government has made the eligibility a little flexible. Now not only poor people, but also workers from the unorganized sector are included.
✅ Who are the eligible people?
People from rural areas whose name is in the SECC 2011 list
In urban areas:
Rickshaw/auto/small shop workers
Labourers, daily wagers
Domestic workers
Construction workers
Delivery boys (gig economy workers)
🟢 If your name is in the beneficiary list of PMJAY, then you are definitely eligible.
📄 Necessary Documents – What is required?
To get an Ayushman Card, you need some basic documents:
✅ Aadhaar card (for all members)
✅ Ration card
✅ ABHA ID (Digital Health ID) – You can get it from https://abha.abdm.gov.in
✅ Mobile number
✅ Address proof (Voter ID / electricity bill etc.)
💻 How to apply online?
If you want to apply from home, then follow this process:
Step-by-step guide:
1. Create ABHA ID:
Visit https://abha.abdm.gov.in
Your Aadhaar will be generated immediately.
2. Check eligibility:
Use the “Am I Eligible” tool on https://pmjay.gov.in
Check your name by entering your mobile number and verifying OTP
3. Apply for a card:
If your name is in the list, then you can go to the nearest CSC center or hospital and get an Ayushman card made after biometric verification.
🟠 If you are not able to do it online, you can also apply through CSC centre, government hospital or PMJAY kiosk in your area.
🏨 Where are the hospitals covered?
Ayushman Bharat 2025 covers government and selected private hospitals at all-India level.
Treatment facilities include:
Heart surgery
Cancer treatment
Accident recovery
Maternity & child delivery
Kidney dialysis
And treatment of 1500+ types of diseases
You can check the network hospitals of your city from https://hospitals.pmjay.gov.in.
🔐 Benefits of Ayushman Bharat – Just a glance
✔ Benefit Details
Treatment ₹5 lakh per family/year
Hospitals 25,000+ empanelled hospitals
Treatment 1500+ diseases covered
Portability works in All-India network
Cashless is absolutely free, no money has to be paid
Documents only Aadhaar, Ration card and ABHA ID
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q 1: Can one get treatment even if one does not have a card?
👉 Provisional approval can be obtained in emergency, but it is necessary to get a card made.
Q 2: Does the whole family have one card?
👉Yes, one card covers treatment of ₹5 lakh for the whole family.
Q 3: My name is not appearing in the list?
👉 You can go to the nearest CSC center and get enquiry and verification done.
Q 4: Are private hospitals also covered?
👉 Yes, many reputed private hospitals are on the panel of PMJAY.
📢 Conclusion
Ayushman Bharat 2025 is a revolutionary step – whose main target is “cheap and accessible treatment for every person”. If you are eligible for this scheme, then you should apply immediately.
It is important to take action at the right time with the right information – health emergencies can come at any time. You and your family can be secure with this scheme.