Is Apollo Cancer Hospital Hyderabad empaneled under Ayushman Bharat for cashless cancer treatment?

Hello,

Yes, Apollo Cancer Centre, Hyderabad is an Ayushman Bharat/PM-JAY empanelled hospital.

Apollo Cancer Centre in Hyderabad provides specialised cancer care, including Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology services. Treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy is covered when they fall under the applicable Ayushman package.

Can Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Be Taken Under Ayushman Card?

Yes, eligible cancer patients receive covered chemotherapy and radiotherapy under Ayushman Bharat at an empanelled hospital. However, coverage is based on the patient's cancer type, stage, treatment plan and the specific PM-JAY package approved for the case.

Therefore, the hospital's Ayushman desk should confirm the exact package before treatment begins.

Documents You Should Carry

• Ayushman Bharat Card

• Aadhaar Card or valid ID

• Biopsy/pathology report

• CT, MRI or PET-CT reports, if available

• Previous surgery and discharge summaries

• Oncologist's prescription or treatment plan

• Previous chemotherapy or radiotherapy records, if applicable

• Other relevant medical reports

How to Verify the Ayushman Package

You can also check the hospital's current status through the official PM-JAY Hospital Finder

1. Select Telangana as the state.

2. Select the relevant district.

3. Search for Apollo Cancer Centre, Hyderabad.

4. Check the hospital's current PM-JAY empanelment status.

5. Visit the hospital's Ayushman Help Desk/Ayushman Mitra.

6. Ask them to verify the specific chemotherapy and radiotherapy packages required for the patient.

7. Confirm the cashless approval before beginning the planned treatment.

Hospital empanelment and available packages can change, so confirming the current status and specific treatment package with the hospital before admission is important.

How HexaHealth Can Assist You

HexaHealth is not a hospital. We work with partner hospitals and experienced cancer specialists and can support you throughout the treatment process.

We can assist you with

• Connecting you with an experienced oncologist.

• Coordinating a cancer consultation.

• Helping you understand the recommended treatment plan.

• Guiding you through the Ayushman Card verification process.

• Helping you prepare the required medical documents and reports.

• Coordinating with the hospital regarding appointments and treatment.

• Guiding you regarding the cashless treatment process.

Please share the patient's age, cancer type and the treatment advised by the oncologist, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy or both. Based on these details, we can guide you regarding the next steps and help you connect with a suitable cancer specialist.

Wishing you and your family good health always.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth