Can senior citizens get cataract surgery under Ayushman Bharat?

Dear Ranjan ji,

Yes, cataract surgery for your father is available free of cost under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).

How to Check Ayushman empanelled hospital?

1. Open the official PM-JAY hospital search portal.
2. Select your state and district.
3. First, check the complete list of PM-JAY empanelled hospitals in your district.
4. Select Government or Private under hospital type.
5. Choose Ophthalmology or Eye Care as the specialty, if available.
6. Enter the exact hospital name, fill in the captcha if shown, and click Search.
7. Contact the hospital's Ayushman Mitra or help desk and ask whether cataract surgery is available under Ayushman Card and whether your father's treatment package can be approved.
8. Take your father for an eye examination. The eye doctor will check his cataract and explain the next steps for treatment.

What Documents Are Required for Cataract Surgery?

• Your father's Ayushman Card, if already issued.
• Aadhaar Card or another valid photo ID.
• Ration Card or other eligibility documents, if required.
• Eye doctor's prescription and examination reports, if available.
• Previous eye treatment records and test reports, if any.
• Details of current medicines and other health conditions.
• Any additional documents requested by the hospital for scheme verification and approval.

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