What do you get under GJAY?
Cashless treatment for everyone at Odisha government hospitals, and for covered families up to ₹5 lakh a year per family plus another ₹5 lakh for women members at empanelled private hospitals. Runs together with Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, so the card works at over 29,000 hospitals across India.
GJAY replaced the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY); the old BSKY website now opens GJAY.
GJAY: latest updates
- Budget 2026-27 set aside ₹4,279 crore for GJAY and PM-JAY together, covering 1.03 crore families (about 3.46 crore people) at more than 29,000 hospitals. official source
- Odisha signed an agreement with the National Health Authority to run Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY together with GJAY, including Ayushman Vay Vandana for everyone aged 70 and above. official source
Who is eligible for GJAY?
- Free care at all government health facilities in Odisha for every resident.
- Cover at empanelled private hospitals for economically weaker families: about 1.03 crore families (roughly 80% of the state) are covered.
- Senior citizens aged 70 and above are covered through Ayushman Vay Vandana.
Also check:
- Check whether your family is covered with your ration card or Aadhaar on gjay.odisha.gov.in (PMJAY / GJAY card search).
- Women members get an extra ₹5 lakh, so a woman can use up to ₹10 lakh a year.
Documents needed for GJAY
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How to apply for GJAY
- Check your card number on gjay.odisha.gov.in (Check your PMJAY / GJAY health card).
- Get the card made after Aadhaar e-KYC at a CSC, an Ayushman Mitra desk or an empanelled hospital.
- At the hospital, go to the Swasthya Mitra or Ayushman Mitra desk with Aadhaar and the card. Treatment is cashless.
How to check GJAY status
- Search your card on https://gjay.odisha.gov.in/pmjay-details.
- Call 104 from inside Odisha, or the toll-free number for Odisha people outside the state given by the Health Department.
Never share an OTP with a caller or a message. Official portals end in .gov.in.
Common questions
Who is eligible for GJAY?
Free care at all government health facilities in Odisha for every resident. Cover at empanelled private hospitals for economically weaker families: about 1.03 crore families (roughly 80% of the state) are covered. Senior citizens aged 70 and above are covered through Ayushman Vay Vandana.
How much do I get under GJAY?
Cashless treatment for everyone at Odisha government hospitals, and for covered families up to ₹5 lakh a year per family plus another ₹5 lakh for women members at empanelled private hospitals. Runs together with Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, so the card works at over 29,000 hospitals across India. GJAY replaced the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY); the old BSKY website now opens GJAY.
What documents do I need for GJAY?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Ration card; Mobile number for OTP.
How do I apply for GJAY?
Check your card number on gjay.odisha.gov.in (Check your PMJAY / GJAY health card). Get the card made after Aadhaar e-KYC at a CSC, an Ayushman Mitra desk or an empanelled hospital. At the hospital, go to the Swasthya Mitra or Ayushman Mitra desk with Aadhaar and the card. Treatment is cashless. Official site: https://gjay.odisha.gov.in/
How do I check GJAY status?
Search your card on https://gjay.odisha.gov.in/pmjay-details. Call 104 from inside Odisha, or the toll-free number for Odisha people outside the state given by the Health Department.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for GJAY?
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.
How much cover does GJAY give?
₹5 lakh a year per family at empanelled private hospitals, plus another ₹5 lakh for women members of the family. Treatment at Odisha government hospitals is free for everyone.
Is GJAY the same as the Ayushman card?
They run together. Odisha joined Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY in 2025 and runs it with GJAY, so one card works at over 29,000 hospitals across India, including outside Odisha.
What happened to the BSKY card?
BSKY was replaced by GJAY. Check your new card number on gjay.odisha.gov.in.
Official sources
- GJAY portal, Health and Family Welfare Department, Govt of Odisha
- Health and Family Welfare Department, Odisha: Annual Activity Report 2024-25 (GJAY section)
- Odisha Budget Speech 2026-27, Part II (Finance Department)
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.