Dr. YSR Aarogyasri Scheme Andhra Pradesh

Why Was Aarogyasri Needed

If a residing farmer finds out that he has cancer, treatment alone will cost as much as his family will make over the next few years. So this makes him decide against the treatment. Before 2007 this wasn’t the tale of one farmer only, but was the fate of millions in BPL families in Andhra Pradesh.

In Guntur, basic treatment was available through government hospitals, but complicated operations including cardiac, neuro or specialized procedures required treatment at private hospitals which were unattainable for the BPL families. To bridge the gap the Dr. YSR Aarogyasri Health Care Trust was established. And today over 2.84 crore beneficiaries are enrolled in it, guaranteeing no BPL family in AP is forced to pick between getting themselves treated or starvation.

Dr. YSR Aarogyasri- Key Highlights

Aarogyasri Card Eligibility- Who Can Apply

In order to avail the benefits of aarogyasri scheme:

• Should be a permanent resident of AP.
• Must have a white ration card issued to the BPL families
• The annual income of the family should not exceed ₹5 lakh
• Must not own more than 35 acres of farm property
• Must not have more than one car.

The private sector employees, contractual workers, sanitation workers and honorary remuneration workers who are employed by the government are eligible. Those who are members of Antyodaya Anna Yojana are also covered. Family includes the head of household, legal spouse, dependent children and dependent parent. There is no age restriction.

Who is not covered: Families who make above Rs 5 lakh, residents of other states, those whose condition is not covered under the 3000 plus procedures covered etc.

How to Apply for Dr. YSR Aarogyasri

Online Registration:

• Check the official YSR Navasakam website or the Gram Ward Sachivalayam website
• Click on Aarogyasri enrollment option
• Complete and correct all personal and family information
• Upload necessary documents.
• Submit and await approval, if submitted, it will be given a unique registration number upon approval

Offline- At a PHC / Enrollment Kiosk:

• Go to the nearest Government Hospital/Primary Health Centre or official Aarogyasri enrollment kiosk.
• Submit completed application form along with documents.
• The kiosk operator verifies the documents and takes biometric information.
• Once the verification is successful, a YSR Health Card is issued.

At district level health camps are also arranged, according to the availability, where the eligible families can participate and avail consultation and screening services at no cost.

Documents Required for Aarogyasri

Keep these ready before visiting the enrollment centre:

• White ration card- primary eligibility document
• Aadhaar card- for identity and biometric verification
• Income certificate- issued by VAO or Revenue Authorities
• BPL certificate- as proof of economic status
• Address proof- any government-issued document confirming AP residency
• Recent photograph of the applicant

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Aarogyasri Card Download- Step by Step

After registration, the learner can get aarogya sri card or YSR Health Card digitally:

• Go to the official website at ysraarogyasri.ap.gov.in.
• Use your registered details or unique registration number to log on
• Go to the "Download Health Card" section
• In the aarogyasri card no. field, please enter your aarogyasri card no. or registered member ID.
• Remember to download and save your e-card.

The card can also be accessed via the aarogyasri app available in Google Play Store. Click on the "Aarogyasri Trust" to download the app, manage your card, view the list of Aarogyasri hospitals and verify claim status. Don't forget to bring your aarogyasri health card with you and your Aadhaar as well when visiting an empanelled hospital.

How to Check Aarogyasri Card Status

To check aarogyasri card status or check card enrollment:

• Visit ysraarogyasri.ap.gov.in
• Select either of the two search actions, on the card status or beneficiary option.
• Enter your aarogyasri card number / Aadhaar number
• See your enrollment and card information live at any time.

There is no annual renewal fee. Families that are eligible and earn below the income limits are still covered, and have no cost.

What Does the Aarogyasri Scheme Cover

How the Claim Process Works

The treatment under aarogyasri scheme is entirely cashless and is the treatment to be done in empanelled hospitals. No Reimbursement Option is available.

• Go to any hospital listed under 'emapanel' and with your aarogya sri card and Aadhaar.
• Give the card to the dedicated scheme facilitator at the hospital (Vaidya Mitra). In case this card is lost, your aarogyasri card number is enough to identify you.
• Prior to treatment, the hospital receives pre-authorization from the Dr. YSR Aarogyasri Health Care Trust.
• All payments are made electronically, there is no cash pay and treatment goes ahead as planned.
• The e-health record is real-time updated on the portal post-discharge
• The insurance company will settle claims with the hospital within 7 days of confirmation.

Hospitals with no cashless treatment and who require out-of-pocket payment should be reported immediately on the helpline.

Aarogyasri Helpline Number and Support

Dr YSR Aarogyasri health card covers 3,000 procedures, 30 categories and is free of cost to BPL families. Pregnant women may also be eligible under the Janani Suraksha Yojana. TB patients can receive up to Rs 1,000 per month under the Nikshay Poshan Yojana. If treatment costs were over Rs 5 lakh, the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi gives you another Rs 15 lakh! If your family had someone with a disability, you may already be eligible under the Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme. For more details, you can visit ysraarogyasri.ap.gov.in or walk to your nearest enrollment kiosk to get your free card and complete cashless treatment.