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ABHA, or Ayushman Bharat Health Account, was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2021 to assist in creating a digital health ecosystem in India under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). It allows people to access their medical records anytime, anywhere, and share them with a healthcare professional or facility hassle-free. The government aims to create ABHA IDs for all Indian citizens under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
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What is ABHA?
ABHA or Ayushman Bharat Health Account is a digital health ID used to store, access and share health records digitally in a safe and seamless manner. It consists of a unique 14-digit number used to identify a person in the digital healthcare infrastructure of India. It also helps to link various healthcare benefits, including government health schemes and personal retail health insurance.
The ABHA number allows people to sign up for Personal Health Records or PHR applications, such as the ABHA app. The PHR applications can be used to store, access and share their personal medical records on consent with other stakeholders within the ecosystem, such as doctors, hospitals, etc. Moreover, an ABHA address is created alongside the ABHA number with the help of an ABDM Consent Manager during ABHA registration.
ABHA: Key Highlights
| Categories | Specifications |
| Scheme | ABHA health card under ABDM |
| Launched On | 27th September 2021 |
| Launched By | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Application Fees | Free |
| Documents Required | Aadhaar card/ driving licence |
| Mobile Application | ABHA app |
How to Create ABHA ID?
Take a look at the steps to create an ABHA number online:
Step 1: Visit https://abha.abdm.gov.in/abha/v3
Step 2: Click on 'Create ABHA Number'
Step 3: Choose to create your ABHA number using your 'Aadhaar card' or 'driving licence'
Step 4: If you choose the 'Aadhaar card' option, fill in your Aadhaar number and OTP received on your mobile number to authenticate your identity.
Step 6: Agree to the terms & conditions and fill in the captcha code to get your ABHA number in case of a mobile-linked Aadhaar card
Step 7: If your mobile number is not linked to your Aadhaar card, you will get an enrolment number.
Step 8: If you decide to go ahead with the 'driving licence' option, enter your mobile number, accept the terms & conditions and fill up the captcha code to get an enrolment number.
Step 9: Go to the nearest ABDM participating facility with your enrolment number and driving licence/ non-mobile-linked Aadhaar card to verify your identity
Step 10: Your ABHA number will be issued after successful verification.
Benefits of ABHA Number
Check out the key benefits of ABHA number:
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Builds a Unique and Trustable Identity
An ABHA number is used to create a unique and trustable identity of a person accepted by all healthcare providers across the country within the digital healthcare ecosystem.
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Unifies Healthcare Benefits
People can link all their health-related benefits, such as retail health insurance and government health insurance schemes, together with their ABHA number.
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Seamless Access and Storage of Health Records Digitally
ABHA ID holders can safely store and access their personal medical records digitally on Personal Health Record (PHR) applications to create a long-term digital medical history.
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Consent-based Sharing of Health Records
By creating an ABHA number, people can easily share their medical records, like doctor's prescriptions and test reports, on consent with doctors and other stakeholders within the health ecosystem of India in a secure way.
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Hassle-free Access to Healthcare Facilities
The ABHA number can be used to register online for a healthcare facility, like a doctor's appointment, across the country instead of standing in long queues.
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No Need to Carry Physical Documents
By storing medical records digitally using the ABHA number, people no longer need to carry physical copies of their health records every time they visit a doctor or a hospital.
How to Download ABHA Card?
People can download their ABHA card either from the ABHA website or the ABHA app. Here are the steps to download an ABHA card:
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Through the ABHA Website:
Step 1: Go to the https://abha.abdm.gov.in/abha/v3
Step 2: Click on the 'ABHA Login' tab on the menu bar
Step 3: Enter your mobile number, Aadhaar number or ABHA number to log in
Step 4: Fill in the captcha code and click on 'next'
Step 5: Provide the OTP received on your mobile number to move forward
Step 6: Select the 'Download ABHA card' option to download your ABHA card
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Through the ABHA App:
Step 1: Download the ABHA app on your mobile phone and open it
Step 2: Enter your ABHA number, mobile number, ABHA address, or email id to login
Step 3: Fill in the OTP received on your mobile number to proceed
Step 4: Go to 'Profile' in the dashboard and click on the 'download' option.
Step 5: Select the 'View/Download ABHA address card' option to download your ABHA health card on your mobile phone
ABHA Health ID Card: FAQs
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Q1. Who is eligible for the ABHA scheme?
Ans: All citizens of India are eligible for the ABHA scheme and can apply for an ABHA number. -
Q2. Can I deactivate or delete my ABHA number?
Ans: Yes. You can temporarily deactivate or permanently delete your ABHA number whenever you want. -
Q3. What is an ABHA address?
Ans: ABHA address is a unique self-declared username that allows you to access and share your health records online. An ABHA address will be ‘yourname@consent manager’. A consent manager will facilitate the exchange of your health data within the ABDM health ecosystem after you have given your consent. -
Q4. Can someone access my medical records digitally without my consent?
Ans: No. People cannot access your medical records stored online using your ABHA number unless you provide them with consent. -
Q5. Which documents are required to create an ABHA number?
Ans: You can create your ABHA number using your driving licence or Aadhaar card. -
Q6. Does the ABHA card provide free treatment?
Ans: No. The ABHA card does not provide free medical treatment. It is a unique digital health ID used to authenticate the identity of a person. It also stores, accesses and shares the medical records of a person online in a safe and secure way. -
Q7. Is an ABHA card mandatory?
Ans: No. It is not mandatory to create an ABHA card for everybody. -
Q8. Will my medical records automatically get updated in my ABHA account?
Ans: Yes. Your medical records will be automatically updated in your ABHA account if you visit a healthcare provider within the ABDM network. -
Q9. Does the ABHA card provide health insurance?
Ans: No, an ABHA card does not provide health insurance coverage. -
Q10. Can I use an ABHA card in private hospitals?
Ans: Yes. You can use your ABHA card at private hospitals registered under the ABDM network.
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