How to Get My ABHA Number?

Your Guide to Obtaining an ABHA Number for Seamless Health Access

India aspires to become a digitally empowered nation in every aspect, including the healthcare sector. The Ayushman Bharat Healthcare Account (ABHA) is one such scheme through which the government intends to digitalise the healthcare ecosystem. By obtaining an ABHA card, you will be able to access healthcare facilities without any hassle.

How to Get an ABHA Number?

You can follow these simple steps to get your ABHA number:

• Step 1: Visit the official portal of the National Health Authority, or you can download the official ABHA App on your smartphone.
• Step 2: In the next step, create an ABHA number using your Aadhaar or driving license and click on the suitable option.
• Step 3: There are four pieces of information to provide your Aadhaar number under consent collection and agree to the terms and conditions. However, if you select the driving license option, you must enter your mobile number.
• Step 4: An OTP will be sent to your mobile number to obtain mobile authentication. However, you must link your current mobile number with your Aadhaar or driving license.
• Step 5: Now, you must provide your personal information such as name, date of birth, address, etc. 
• Step 6: Once you reach the last step, the application process is completed, and you can download your ABHA number.

Essentials of ABHA

Here are some fundamentals about ABHA cards that you must be aware of for utility:

1.ABHA Number

It is a 14-digit number that will be your unique identification in the digital ecosystem of healthcare. 

2.ABHA Address

This address is a unique identifier with which you can share your health record and also keep track of it digitally. The ABDM content manager maintains your ABHA address, which looks like ‘yourname@consent manager’.  

 
3.Linking ABHA Address with ABHA Number

To maintain the privacy of your personal information, you can use your ABHA number to sign up and obtain your ABHA address. This will ensure that you have both access and the ability to make changes. 

4.Voluntarily Opting Out

You can permanently delete your ABHA number and temporarily deactivate it by making a request.

Benefits of ABHA Health ID-Card

The advantages of owning an ABHA health card are manifold, such as:

1.Easy Personal Health Records Sign-Up

Signing up for the PHR application is seamless, like the ABDM ABHA application for sharing health records. 

   
2.Unified Benefits

You can use your ABHA number to link all healthcare schemes, from insurance benefits to public health programmes.

3.Unique and Trustable ID

An ABHA health card will help establish a unique identity for different healthcare providers in the Indian healthcare ecosystem. 

4.Stress-Free Access

Eradication of the hassle of registering in India's healthcare facilities before availing facilities.   

5.Alternative Treatment

You can use your ABHA Health Card for Alternative treatment, such as AYUSH, which provides facilities for Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy.  

Pre-requisites of Having an ABHA Number

This is the list of requirements that have to be met before applying for an ABHA number:

• Citizenship of India: This scheme is only for Indians.
• Mobile Number: You must be linked to your Aadhaar for OTP verification.
• No Limitation Regarding Age or Income: ABHA number has no threshold requirement.
• Online Process: The overall process is online-based and does not require submitting physical documents.
• ABHA ID: It consists of a PHR address, a PHR app or a health locker.
• ABHA Address: This will allow you to share your health record digitally.

Being a government-backed digital healthcare initiative, ABHA connects India's hospitals and healthcare systems. It protects medical records and ensures that no one accesses sensitive information without your consent.