Hi, Our Ayushman is registered in Uttarakhand, and my sister is being treated for Cancer in Aarbee Institute of medical sciences. they are saying since the ayushman is not from their state, it will not work but it has worked before in Delhi, . What is procedure for making it work.

Hello Neetu ji,

Aapka concern bilkul valid hai — Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) is a national scheme and ideally should work across India, including in empanelled hospitals of other states. Let’s break down what’s happening and how you can resolve it.

Can Out-of-State Ayushman Cards Be Used?

Yes, patients can use Ayushman Bharat cards outside their home state under a feature called “portability.” This means:

• You can get treatment in any empanelled hospital across India

• The hospital must accept Ayushman Bharat cases from other states

• This portability has already worked for your sister in Delhi, which is proof that the feature is active on your card

Steps to Check Empanelled Hospitals in Bilaspur

To find other hospitals in Bilaspur that accept Ayushman Bharat:

1. Visit: https://hospitals.pmjay.gov.in/Search/empnlWorkFlow.htm

2. Select:

   • State: Chhattisgarh

   • District: Bilaspur

   • Leave other filters blank or select “All Specialties”

3. Click “Search” to get a list of valid Ayushman Bharat hospitals near you

Wishing your sister strength and a smooth recovery.