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Dear Nafisha ji,

We're really sorry to hear about your father-in-law’s diagnosis. Yes, you can apply for an Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) card now, and cancer treatment is covered under the scheme—including esophageal cancer—subject to empanelment at the chosen hospital

Can You Apply & Use Immediately?

• Apply online or at a Common Service Center (CSC) using father's Aadhaar—this typically takes 1–2 days for e-KYC and card issuance

• Once the card is issued, it becomes immediately valid. You can then get cashless admission and treatment for his cancer.

Empanelled Hospitals in Delhi NCR for Cancer Treatment

• Metro Hospital & Cancer Institute, Pitampura – Empanelled for surgical and medical oncology

• Government Hospitals: AIIMS, Safdarjung Hospital, Lok Nayak and Delhi State Cancer Institute

• Additional private centres: Dharamshila Narayana, Apollo, Fortis & Max (please verify individually)

What You Should Do Next

1. Apply for PM-JAY card online or via CSC using Aadhaar and basic details.

2. Post-issuance, use the portal to search Delhi NCR hospitals:

   • Visit PM-JAY hospital finder

   • Select State: Delhi, choose district, and optionally filter by Speciality: Oncology

   • Click Search to see empanelled hospitals

3. Call the Ayushman Mitra desk at hospital to confirm esophageal cancer treatment coverage

4. Book appointment, and bring diagnostic reports (biopsy scan, etc.) for admission

Dear Rahul ji,

Yes, comprehensive cancer treatment is included under Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) at empanelled hospitals. This covers diagnostics, surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and follow-up care without cost at qualifying centres.

How to find a cancer-treatment hospital in Mathura under Ayushman Bharak:

• Visit https://hospitals.pmjay.gov.in/Search/

• Select State: Uttar Pradesh and District: Mathura

• Choose Hospital Type: Government or Private

• (Optional) Select Speciality: Oncology or Cancer

• Click Search to view empanelled hospitals in your area

• Contact the hospital’s Ayushman Mitra desk to confirm coverage for cancer treatment

How HexaHealth Can Assist You:

• Help identify top empanelled hospitals offering cancer care

• Book consultations with experienced oncologists and specialist teams

• Assist with Ayushman card verification and cashless admissions

• Support you throughout diagnostics, treatment (surgery, chemo, radiation), and recovery

You’re not alone—HexaHealth is here to guide and support you through every step of your cancer-care journey. Just let us know if you’d like help scheduling a consultation or confirming hospital details.

Dear Aarti Thakur ji,

Here are some PM-JAY empanelled hospitals in Thane that accept the Ayushman Bharat card:

• Star Hospital, Thane – Empanelled under PM-JAY, offering services in general medicine, nephrology, chest diseases, and pulmonology

• Horizon Prime Hospital, Thane – Empanelled with advanced care in critical care, cardiology, surgical oncology, ENT, genitourinary surgery, and more

• Bhaktivedanta Hospital, Mira Road (Thane region) – Offers emergency and multispeciality care; likely empanelled

• Rajiv Gandhi Medical College & Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Kalwa – A Thane Municipal Corporation hospital with full speciality services

How to View & Choose Ayushman Hospitals in Thane

• Visit https://hospitals.pmjay.gov.in/Search/

• Select State: Maharashtra and District: Thane

• Choose either Government or Private hospital option

• (Optional) Filter by Speciality, such as Cardiology or Surgery

• Click Search to view all empanelled hospitals

• Call the hospital’s Ayushman Mitra desk to confirm services you require

How HexaHealth Supports You

• Help identify suitable empanelled hospitals near you

• Arrange consultations with the right specialists

• Provide full support through admission, treatment, and recovery