Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission on 27th September 2021. The mission aims to provide digital health ID to all the citizens of India. Over 23 Crore IDs have been created till now. Be part of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) and start your digital health journey now.
Scheme Name
ABHA health card
Launched by
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Application fee
Free of cost
Documents necessary
Aadhaar card
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48,18,35,431
3,62,080
5,56,553
Create a new ABHA account using the steps below-
Enter your Aadhar card number for registration.
Provide the OTP sent on registered mobile number for verification.
A 14 digit Digital Health Card or ABHA will be generated immediately.
The ABHA account is successfully created and ready for use.
ABHA, a part of ABDM, otherwise known as the National Digital Health Mission, is formulated to provide assistance for the integration of digital health infrastructure in India. With ABHA, you can do the following:
Store all information related to your health services and doctor details in one platform.
Record and manage details of your medical treatments digitally.
Store medical documents such as diagnostic test reports and medical prescriptions under one particular account and use it for future reference.
Allow doctors to access your medical files, treatment history and diagnostic reports in one platform
Your ABHA is a hassle-free method of accessing and sharing your health records digitally. Here are some of the significant benefits of ABHA/ Health ID Card:
You have the option to link your personal health records with the digital health ID that stays as long-term health history.
You can access your health records from admission to treatment and discharge without any hassle.
The health ID enables you to have access to doctors digitally in a safe and secure online environment.
The Health ID cards give a platform that is strongly secured and encrypted. User consent is required every time his/her PHR is being accessed
You can create your health ID card through basic details along with your Aadhaar or mobile number.
Health ID cards are not mandatory. You can participate at your own will. You can also opt out and request to erase your data anytime.
Proof of COVID vaccination [1st dose, 2nd dose, and the booster dose].
Specific information about Covishield or Covaxin doses received.
May use the certificate as proof to enter public places, including shopping malls
ABHA is a unique health ID that enables users to access and share their health records digitally with healthcare providers, ensuring a seamless and efficient healthcare experience.
All residents of India are eligible to create an ABHA, regardless of their age, gender, or socio-economic status.
No, ABHA is not directly linked to PM-JAY. It is a part of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), which aims to digitize health records across the country.
To generate your unique ABHA, follow these simple steps:
Note: Ensure your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar for seamless verification.
Yes, if you visit a healthcare provider that is part of the ABDM network, your health records will be automatically updated in your ABHA account.
Yes, you can access your ABHA account from multiple devices by logging in with your credentials.