What do you get under Abua Swasthya Suraksha Yojana?
Free (cashless) hospital treatment for ration card families not covered by Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY; the state resolution sets the cover at up to ₹15 lakh per family per year, up from ₹5 lakh.
The resolution (cabinet item 31 of 28 June 2024) sets the cover at up to ₹15 lakh a year (₹1 lakh through an insurer, the rest from the state trust). A news report in late 2025 said the state was still preparing to raise cover to ₹15 lakh, so confirm the current limit with the hospital’s Arogya Mitra.
Abua Swasthya Suraksha Yojana: latest updates
- Cabinet approves the scheme for 33.44 lakh pink, yellow and green ration card families, with cover up to ₹15 lakh a year. official source
Who is eligible for Abua Swasthya Suraksha Yojana?
- Families of Jharkhand holding a pink (priority household), yellow (Antyodaya) or green (state food security) ration card.
- Meant for the about 33.44 lakh ration card families who are not among the SECC-2011 families covered by the centre’s Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY; those 28 lakh families stay on PM-JAY.
- Families added to these ration cards later are also to be covered.
Also check:
- Each member needs a health card. If the card is not ready, the resolution says a temporary health card is given on the basis of the ration card so treatment is not refused.
- All 21 diseases of the Mukhyamantri Gambhir Bimari Upchar Yojana are included, and hospitals already empanelled under Ayushman Bharat and that scheme count as empanelled.
- Aadhaar must be seeded with the ration card for the family to be added on the portal.
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How to apply for Abua Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
- There is no separate form. Make sure your ration card is active and each member’s Aadhaar is seeded with it (at the ration dealer’s e-POS machine).
- Get the Abua health card made through the state portal at a Pragya Kendra (CSC) or the Arogya Mitra desk of an empanelled hospital.
- At admission, show the health card, or the ration card and Aadhaar if the card is not ready yet.
How to check Abua Swasthya Suraksha Yojana status
- Ask the Arogya Mitra at any empanelled hospital or a Pragya Kendra to check your family on the portal.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Abua Swasthya Suraksha Yojana?
Families of Jharkhand holding a pink (priority household), yellow (Antyodaya) or green (state food security) ration card. Meant for the about 33.44 lakh ration card families who are not among the SECC-2011 families covered by the centre’s Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY; those 28 lakh families stay on PM-JAY. Families added to these ration cards later are also to be covered.
How much do I get under Abua Swasthya Suraksha Yojana?
Free (cashless) hospital treatment for ration card families not covered by Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY; the state resolution sets the cover at up to ₹15 lakh per family per year, up from ₹5 lakh. The resolution (cabinet item 31 of 28 June 2024) sets the cover at up to ₹15 lakh a year (₹1 lakh through an insurer, the rest from the state trust). A news report in late 2025 said the state was still preparing to raise cover to ₹15 lakh, so confirm the current limit with the hospital’s Arogya Mitra.
What documents do I need for Abua Swasthya Suraksha Yojana?
Ration card; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Mobile number for OTP.
How do I apply for Abua Swasthya Suraksha Yojana?
There is no separate form. Make sure your ration card is active and each member’s Aadhaar is seeded with it (at the ration dealer’s e-POS machine). Get the Abua health card made through the state portal at a Pragya Kendra (CSC) or the Arogya Mitra desk of an empanelled hospital. At admission, show the health card, or the ration card and Aadhaar if the card is not ready yet. Official site: https://bis.jharkhand.gov.in/
How do I check Abua Swasthya Suraksha Yojana status?
Ask the Arogya Mitra at any empanelled hospital or a Pragya Kendra to check your family on the portal.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Abua Swasthya Suraksha Yojana?
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.
Who gets the Abua Swasthya card?
Pink, yellow and green ration card families of Jharkhand who are not already covered under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY.
Is the cover really ₹15 lakh?
The 2024 state resolution sets it at up to ₹15 lakh per family per year. Reports in late 2025 said the raise was still being rolled out, so ask the hospital’s Arogya Mitra what limit applies today.
What if I do not have the card yet?
The resolution says a temporary health card is given on the basis of your ration card so treatment can start.
Official sources
- Resolution approving Mukhyamantri Abua Swasthya Suraksha Yojana, Health Department, Govt of Jharkhand (cabinet approval 28 June 2024)
- Beneficiary portal, Jharkhand State Arogya Society
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.