Can Cataract Treatment Be Availed Through the Ayushman Bharat Scheme?

Hello,

Yes, cataract surgery is covered under the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY card.

How to Check Ayushman empanelled hospital?

1. Open the official Ayushman Bharat hospital search portal.
2. Select your state.
3. Select your district.
4. Check the overall list of Ayushman-empanelled hospitals in your district.
5. Select the hospital type: Government or Private.
6. Select the relevant specialty, such as Ophthalmology/Eye Care, if available.
7. Enter the hospital's name if you already have one in mind.
8. Enter the captcha and click on Search.
9. Check whether the hospital's Ayushman empanelment is currently active.
10. Contact the hospital's Ayushman Mitra or scheme help desk to ask whether cataract surgery is covered under its available package and whether any approval is required.

Which Documents Are Required for Cataract Surgery?

• Ayushman Bharat card or e-card.
• Aadhaar card or another accepted government identity document.
• Ration card or family ID, if required by the hospital or state scheme.
• Eye specialist's prescription and consultation papers.
• Eye examination reports and other test results.
• Previous medical records, prescriptions and details of any earlier eye treatment.
• Any additional documents requested by the hospital for scheme approval.

Please share your city and state so we can guide you on checking the relevant hospitals.

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