Which Eye Hospitals in Pathanamthitta Accept the Ayushman Bharat Health Card?

Hello,

Yes, there are eye hospitals in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, listed under the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme. Eligible patients can receive cashless treatment of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for approved treatments, subject to scheme rules and hospital package availability. However, not every eye treatment or procedure is covered.

How can you check whether an eye hospital accepts the Ayushman Card?

1. Open the official Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY hospital search portal.
2. Select Kerala as the state.
3. Select Pathanamthitta as the district.
4. Choose the hospital category, such as government or private, if asked.
5. Select Ophthalmology (Eye Care) as the specialty, if the option is available.
6. Search for the name of the eye hospital you want to visit.
7. Complete the captcha and click Search.
8. Check whether the hospital's PM-JAY empanelment is currently active.
9. Contact the hospital's Ayushman Mitra or help desk and ask whether your specific eye treatment or surgery is covered under an approved package.
10. Confirm cashless treatment approval before planned treatment, wherever possible.

Which documents should you carry?

• Ayushman Card, if available.
• Aadhaar card or another accepted identity document.
• Doctor's prescription and eye examination reports.
• Eye investigation reports, such as scans or other tests, if available.
• Previous prescriptions and medical records.
• Previous discharge summaries, if applicable.

Which eye treatments may be covered?

Some eye procedures, such as eligible cataract surgery and certain other approved eye treatments, is covered under PM-JAY. Coverage depends on the specific package, medical condition, patient eligibility and the hospital's empanelment for that procedure.

Please tell us which eye problem needs treatment for example, cataract, glaucoma, a retinal problem or another condition. We can guide you on what to check for Ayushman Card coverage in Pathanamthitta.

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