ABHA Card

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ABHA Card - Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)

The ABHA Card, part of India's Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), revolutionizes healthcare access through a unique 14-digit digital health ID. Managed by the National Health Authority (NHA), it centralizes medical records, treatments, and services, enhancing efficiency and convenience for citizens.

On this page, you'll find information on how to register for an ABHA Health Card, download it, and explore its benefits, among other details.

Create ABHA Number

Recover ABHA Number

Enrolment Number Retrieval

Download ABHA App

Registration

To create an ABHA Number, you can use either your Aadhaar card or driving license. Follow the steps provided below.

Step 1: Visit the Official Website
Visit the official portal at abha.abdm.gov.in to access the ABDM (Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission) homepage.
Step 2: Create Your ABHA Number
On the homepage, click on "Create ABHA Number" to begin the registration process.

Step 3: Choose Your Identification Document
Choose either your Aadhaar card or driving license as the identification document for the application.

Step 4: Aadhaar Authentication
If you want to create ABHA number using Aadhaar, enter your Aadhaar number on the following page. Click "Next" and authenticate via OTP sent to your Aadhaar-registered mobile number.

Step 5: Verify Your Email ID
After Aadhaar verification, you have to enter and verify your email ID.
Step 6: Create Your Unique ABHA Address
You now need to create your unique ABHA Address, which should follow the format xyzxy@abdm.

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Additionally, you have the option to select from a list of suggested ABHA addresses that appear below.

Step 7: Finalize Your Registration
After submission of all information, click on the "Create ABHA" option. This completes the registration process, and your ABHA Number will be generated.
Step 8: Download or Print Your ABHA Card
Finally, you can choose to download or print your card by clicking on the respective options available on the portal.

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Additionally, you can download the ABHA App to create, download, or manage your card.

Download

To download your ABHA ID card, follow these detailed steps:

Step 1: Visit abha.abdm.gov.in and log in using your ABHA number or registered mobile number.

Step 2: Enter the OTP received on your mobile.
Step 3: Select your ABHA ID, click "View Profile," then download your card by clicking "Download ABHA."

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If you forget your number, you can find it by using your Aadhaar number or your account's mobile number. For this, you need to give some basic information and use the mobile number that is registered to your account.

ABHA Card Download via DigiLocker

Step 1: Visit DigiLocker Website
Go to the DigiLocker website, sign up if new, or log in.

Step 2: Search for "National Health ID Card"
Use the search bar to find "National Health ID Card".
Step 3: Click "National Health ID Card - Ayushman Bharat"
Select this option from the search results.

Step 4: Enter ABHA Details
Input your ABHA address or number, then click "Continue".

Step 5: Download
Verify details, enter the received OTP, and download your card.

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If you don't have an ABHA number, you can create one through DigiLocker by providing your Aadhaar information.

Create & Download ABHA on UMANG

You can create or manage your card through the UMANG Portal - umang.gov.in, by following these steps.

Step 1: Visit UMANG Portal or App
Start by going to the UMANG portal or app. If you haven't already, create your account.

Step 2: Log In
After creating your account, log in to proceed to your dashboard.
Step 3: Search for ABHA
Use the search bar on the homepage to look for ABHA.

Step 4: Access ABHA in Search Results
From the search results, click on ABHA to open the Service Dashboard.
Step 5: Explore ABHA Dashboard Options
The dashboard presents various options like Create ABHA Number, Registration, Download ABHA Card, Link My Health Card, and My Records.

Step 6: Choose Your Required Action
Select the action you need. For example, to create a number, choose that option and provide your Aadhaar number to proceed.

If you're going to download your ABHA card, click on the download option, enter your ABHA number, and authenticate with an OTP.

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You can also check your health record. For this, you need to select the "My Records" option and log in using your mobile number, email ID, ABHA Number, or ABHA Address.

Grievance

The Grievance Portal is a dedicated online platform designed to address concerns and grievances related to the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA). This portal offers a user-friendly interface where individuals can submit their issues regarding ABHA services.

It provides a structured mechanism for lodging complaints and ensures timely responses, enhancing the overall user experience and support for ABHA cardholders.

Register Your Grievance	Track Your Grievance
Give Feedback / Suggestions	FAQs

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You can get in touch with the National Health Authority for more information, located on the 9th Floor, Tower-1, Jeevan Bharati Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi - 110 001. You can also contact us via the National Health Authority toll-free number at 1800-11-4477 or by email at abdm@nha.gov.in.

24x7 Accessibility: Allows aggrieved parties to submit their grievances at any time from any location.
Multiple Submission Modes: Grievances can be submitted through post/letter, call centers, or directly via the grievance portal.
Grievance Tracking: Each grievance receives a unique ABDM tracking number, facilitating easy tracking through the portal.

What is ABHA Card?

The Ayushman Bharat Health Account is the full form of the ABHA card. The ABHA number, a unique 14-digit identifier, integrates you into India's digital healthcare ecosystem, creating a reliable identity recognized by healthcare providers nationwide.

It makes it easier to register for Personal Health Records (PHR) applications like the ABDM ABHA, which makes it easier to share health data.

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Know More About - ABDM ABHA Card.

Benefits

The benefits are outlined in the table below:

Benefit	Description
Unique & Trustable Identity	Provides a unique 14-digit number establishing a strong identity accepted by healthcare providers nationwide.
Unified Benefits	Links all healthcare benefits, from public health programs to insurance schemes, to your ABHA number, centralizing your healthcare data and access.
Hassle-free Access	Enables easier access to healthcare facilities by avoiding long registration lines, making healthcare interactions smoother and more efficient.
Easy PHR Sign Up	Offers seamless sign-up for Personal Health Records (PHR) applications like the ABDM ABHA application, facilitating easy and secure health data sharing between users.

Achievement

The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has made significant strides in establishing a digital health ecosystem in India. As of 11, September 2024– 08:12 AM, there have been over 66,65,62,982 ABHA numbers created. This initiative also boasts significant registration in its Health Professional Registry and Health Facility Registry, with over 4,70,159 healthcare professionals and 3,33,088 health facilities registered, respectively. You can check the latest statistics by visiting on ABDM-Insights Portal.

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NHA: The National Health Authority (NHA) is the apex body responsible for implementing India's Ayushman Bharat health initiative and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. It plays a key role in enhancing India’s digital health infrastructure to improve healthcare accessibility and efficiency.

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ABDM: The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) is an initiative by India's National Health Authority aimed at creating a unified digital health ecosystem across the country. This mission aims to connect different parts of the healthcare system using a digital network, making it easier to access and manage health services more effectively, enhancing the accessibility, efficiency, and overall management of health services.

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