Which Hospitals in Bangalore and Ranchi Provide Wet AMD Injections Under the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Scheme?

Hello,

Yes, injections for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) is available under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY.

These injections, called intravitreal anti-VEGF injections, are given inside the eye to help control abnormal blood vessel growth and reduce the risk of further vision loss.

The eye hospitals in Bangalore and Ranchi that can be contacted for retina treatment. Please note that a hospital providing eye injections does not automatically mean that wet AMD injections are available cashless under PM-JAY. The hospital's current empanelment and approval for this specific treatment must be checked before visiting.

How to Check Ayushman empanelled hospital?

1. Open the official PM-JAY hospital search portal.
2. Select the state: Karnataka for Bangalore or Jharkhand for Ranchi.
3. Select the relevant district: Bengaluru Urban or Ranchi.
4. View the list of empanelled hospitals.
5. Select the government or private hospital category, as applicable.
6. Select Ophthalmology or the relevant eye-care specialty, if available.
7. Enter the exact hospital name to narrow the search.
8. Enter the captcha displayed on the screen.
9. Click Search and check the hospital's empanelment details.
10. Visit the hospital's Ayushman Mitra help desk to check whether wet AMD anti-VEGF injections are covered under an approved package and whether pre-authorisation is required.

Documents required for Ayushman Bharat treatment

• Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY card or e-card.
• Aadhaar card or another valid identity proof.
• Ophthalmologist's prescription and diagnosis.
• OCT macula scan report.
• Fundus examination report or retinal photographs.
• Fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) report, if available or prescribed.
• Previous injection records, including the name and date of each injection.
• Previous eye-treatment records and medical reports.
• Hospital pre-authorisation forms and any additional documents requested by the scheme desk.

Steps to get cashless injection treatment

1. Visit a retina specialist with the eye reports and Ayushman card.
2. The specialist will assess the wet AMD and determine whether an anti-VEGF injection is needed.
3. Take the prescription and reports to the hospital's Ayushman Mitra desk.
4. The hospital will check the applicable package, active empanelment and beneficiary eligibility.
5. The hospital will submit the required documents for approval, if pre-authorisation is needed.
6. Get the approval details before proceeding with planned treatment and check whether any expense falls outside the approved package.

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