What do you get under ABHA card?
A free 14-digit health ID that links your health records, prescriptions and test reports across hospitals and apps, with your consent. It is not health insurance.
Who is eligible for ABHA card?
- Anyone, of any age. Children can be enrolled by a parent.
Documents needed for ABHA card
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for ABHA card
- Create it on abha.abdm.gov.in with Aadhaar OTP (or driving licence), or in the ABHA or Aarogya Setu app, or at a hospital registration desk.
- Choose an ABHA address (like name@abdm) and download the card.
How to check ABHA card status
- Log in on abha.abdm.gov.in with your ABHA number or address and OTP to download the card or update details.
Never share an OTP with a caller or a message. Official portals end in .gov.in.
Common questions
Who is eligible for ABHA card?
Anyone, of any age. Children can be enrolled by a parent.
How much do I get under ABHA card?
A free 14-digit health ID that links your health records, prescriptions and test reports across hospitals and apps, with your consent. It is not health insurance.
What documents do I need for ABHA card?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Mobile number for OTP.
How do I apply for ABHA card?
Create it on abha.abdm.gov.in with Aadhaar OTP (or driving licence), or in the ABHA or Aarogya Setu app, or at a hospital registration desk. Choose an ABHA address (like name@abdm) and download the card. Official site: https://abha.abdm.gov.in/
How do I check ABHA card status?
Log in on abha.abdm.gov.in with your ABHA number or address and OTP to download the card or update details.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for ABHA card?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Is the ABHA card the same as the Ayushman card?
No. ABHA is a digital health ID for your records. The Ayushman card is for free treatment under PM-JAY and needs you to be eligible.
How do I download my ABHA card?
Log in on abha.abdm.gov.in with your ABHA number or address and the OTP, then download the card as PDF.
Official sources
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 1 May 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.