Central government scheme · Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (run by the National Health Authority)

Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

Also called ABHA / ABDM · Formerly Health ID

The Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission is run by the National Health Authority under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to provide a free 14-digit health ID that lets a person keep their prescriptions, test reports and discharge summaries in one digital place and share them with doctors and hospitals only with their consent. It is for any individual, as anyone can create an ABHA free of cost. Beneficiaries get a unique 14-digit ABHA number and address to link lab reports, prescriptions, and health records, share records with consent, get OPD tokens, and view PM-JAY wallet details through the app. To apply, go to the ABHA portal or use the ABHA or Aarogya Setu app and create the ABHA using an Aadhaar number or driving licence.

Written by AI from the official details below.

Apply on abha.abdm.gov.in

Who can apply for ABHA / ABDM

  • Any individual can create an ABHA, free of cost.
  • Having an ABHA does not by itself make anyone eligible for PM-JAY or any other scheme.

ABHA / ABDM benefits

  • A unique 14-digit ABHA number and an easy-to-remember ABHA address (like name@abdm).
  • Link lab reports, prescriptions and other health records from different hospitals and labs in one place.
  • Share records with a doctor or hospital only with your consent; consent can be given for selected records.
  • Scan a QR code at participating hospitals to get an OPD token instead of queuing.
  • View PM-JAY wallet and insurance details through the Aarogya Setu 2.0 app (launched June 2026).

How to apply for ABHA / ABDM

  1. Go to the ABHA portal (abha.abdm.gov.in) or use the ABHA app or Aarogya Setu app.
  2. Create the ABHA using your Aadhaar number or driving licence.
  3. Set up an ABHA address to log in and manage your records.
  4. At hospitals and labs connected to ABDM, give your ABHA so new records are linked to it.

Documents needed for ABHA / ABDM

  • Aadhaar number or driving licence

Where it applies

Every state and union territory. See what else applies near you

Checked

Checked against the sources below on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

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