Is Cashless Treatment Available for Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery in Kolkata?

Dear Suraj Sharma ji,

Yes, cashless treatment for cataract surgery is available in Kolkata through the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) or eligible health insurance plans. Coverage depends on the hospital, the approved treatment package, and your insurance policy.

How to Check Ayushman Empanelled Hospital?

If you have an Ayushman Card, follow these steps to check whether a hospital in Kolkata is empanelled under the scheme

1. Visit the official PM-JAY hospital search portal.
2. Select West Bengal as the state.
3. Select Kolkata as the district.
4. First, check the overall list of PM-JAY-empanelled hospitals in the district.
5. Select the hospital type, such as Government or Private.
6. Choose the relevant specialty, such as Ophthalmology or Eye Care, if available.
7. Enter the hospital's exact name and complete the captcha if requested.
8. Click Search and check the hospital's current empanelment status.

Contact the hospital's Ayushman desk to confirm whether cataract surgery is covered under an approved package and whether femtosecond laser treatment involves any additional cost.

What If You Have Health Insurance?

If you have private health insurance or another eligible health scheme, contact your insurance company or the hospital's insurance desk. Ask whether cataract surgery, femtosecond laser technology, the selected lens, and any additional charges are covered. Cashless treatment usually requires approval from the insurer before the procedure.

Which Documents Be Required?

• Ayushman Card, if applicable
• Aadhaar card or another valid identity document
• Health insurance card and policy details, if applicable
• Eye specialist's prescription and examination reports
• Previous medical records and test reports
• Hospital referral or pre-approval documents, if required

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