How to use Abha card for heart surgery at CMC Vellore?

Hello,

Yes, cardiac procedures such as angioplasty (PTCA/PCI) with stent placement is covered under government health schemes( Ayushman Bharat)

Yes. Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore is an Ayushman Bharat/PM-JAY empanelled hospital

There is an important difference between an ABHA Card and an Ayushman PM-JAY Card.

ABHA Card vs Ayushman Card

An ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) Card is primarily a digital health ID used to link and manage health records. It does not itself provide free or cashless treatment.

For cashless treatment under Ayushman Bharat, you generally need an eligible PM-JAY beneficiary identification/Ayushman Card. In Tamil Nadu, eligible patients may also use the applicable state health scheme, such as the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS), subject to its eligibility and hospital/network rules.

Therefore, if by "ABHA Card" you mean only your ABHA health ID, it should not be considered proof of cashless coverage for angioplasty or stent placement.

How to Check Hospital Under Ayushman Card

Before travelling for surgery, follow these steps

1. Open the official PM-JAY hospital search portal.

2. Select Tamil Nadu as the state.

3. Select Vellore as the district.

4. Search for Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore.

5. Check that the hospital's current PM-JAY empanelment is active.

6. Check the General Surgery speciality.

Documents Required

Carry these documents when visiting the hospital

• Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Card, if you have one

• ABHA Card/ABHA number, if available

• Aadhaar Card or valid government ID

• Applicable Tamil Nadu health-scheme card, if enrolled

• Cardiologist's prescription

• Coronary angiography/CAG report and CD

• ECG report

• 2D Echo report

• Blood-test reports

• Previous discharge summaries

• Previous angioplasty/stent records, if any

• Current medicines and prescriptions

If the cardiologist has specifically advised a stent, carry the written recommendation and angiography report.

If the Patient Has Chest Pain

If the patient currently has severe or persistent chest pain, breathlessness, sweating, fainting, or pain spreading to the arm, jaw, shoulder or back, please seek emergency cardiac care immediately. Do not delay urgent treatment while arranging insurance documents.

How HexaHealth Can Help

We connect patients with suitable cardiologists and partner hospitals and can assist with consultation, appointment coordination, treatment planning and hospital-related support.

If you share the patient's age, exact cardiac diagnosis, and whether you have an ABHA Card or PM-JAY/Ayushman Card, we can guide you on what to verify for angioplasty and stent treatment at CMC Vellore.

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