How To Link CGHS Card With ABHA?

A CGHS card is a government-issued card for eligible beneficiaries under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). It grants access to healthcare services at CGHS wellness centres and approved hospitals. 

The Health Ministry has extended the deadline for linking an Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) number with a CGHS Beneficiary ID by 120 days, starting from June 30, 2025.

Procedure to Link CGHS Card with ABHA 

1. If you have not registered for ABHA yet:

Follow these simple steps to create an ABHA number and link it with your CGHS card.

Step 1: Go to CGHS’s official website at https://cghs.nic.in/.
Step 2: Now, hover over the ‘Beneficiaries’ menu on the top and click on ‘Beneficiary Login’.
Step 3: In the login portal, enter your Beneficiary ID, Password, and Captcha. Click on Generate/Reset Password if you do not remember your password.
Step 4: Enter the OTP that you receive on your registered mobile number and log in.
Step 5: Next, hover over the ‘Update Menu’ and click on ‘Create/Link ABHA ID’.
Step 6: If you want to create ABHA IDs for family members, log in using the main cardholder’s details and map each member.
Step 7: Click on ‘I don’t have an ABHA Number’.
Step 8: Enter your Aadhaar number in the bar, read the consent form carefully, and agree to proceed.
Step 9: Enter the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and click on Verify OTP.
Step 10: Check the Link Status. If the details match, click on Print ABHA Card to get your ABHA number.
Step 11: Go back to the Consent Collection section and enter your ABHA number.
Step 12: Read the consent form, agree to it, and click on Get OTP.
Step 13: Enter the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and click on Verify OTP.
Step 14: Check the Link Status. If everything matches, click on Print ABHA Card to complete the process.

2. If you already have an ABHA number:

Here are the steps to link your CGHS with your already existing ABHA card:

Step 1: Go to the official CGHS website.
Step 2: Hover over the ‘Beneficiaries’ menu and select the ‘Beneficiary Login’ option.
Step 3: Enter your Beneficiary ID, Password, and Captcha, then click ‘Sign In’.
Step 4: After logging in, hover over the ‘Update’ menu and select ‘Create/Link ABHA ID’.
Step 5: Enter your ABHA number, read the Consent Collection Form, and provide your consent.
Step 6: Click on ‘Get OTP’. You will receive an OTP on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
Step 7: Enter the OTP and click on ‘Verify OTP’ to complete the linking process successfully.

Once the details are successfully matched, your CGHS Beneficiary ID will be linked to your ABHA number and you can see the link status.

Importance of Linking CGHS Card with ABHA 

Linking a CGHS Beneficiary ID with an ABHA number offers several advantages for central government employees:

• Easy Access to Health Records: Employees can view their medical history anytime on their mobile phones through Personal Health Record (PHR) apps.
• Centralised Health Data: All generated and linked health records can be accessed from a single platform.
• Convenient OPD Appointments: In the future, beneficiaries will be able to book OPD appointments by scanning a QR code at the doctor’s room or registration desk in CGHS wellness centres.
• No Monetary or Fiscal Link: ABHA is purely a digital health initiative and is not connected to any monetary or fiscal schemes of the government. It is designed solely for managing health records and does not provide any financial benefits or subsidies.
• Access to Digital Health Records: With digital health records and online access, you can conveniently retrieve your health records from anywhere, ensuring timely medical care. It also helps doctors to make informed decisions, leading to better diagnosis and treatment.

Linking your CGHS card with ABHA will help you access your digital health records, simplifying medical consultations and enhancing healthcare efficiency. By integrating these systems, you can manage your health data effortlessly while reducing paperwork. So, if you have not already linked your CGHS and ABHA, follow these easy steps and stay ahead.

Also Read:

→ How to Make an ABHA Card

→ How to Use an ABHA Card in a Private Hospital

→ Is an ABHA Card and an Ayushman Card the Same

→ What is an ABHA Card

→ Does ABHA Card Provide Free Treatment