Are grade 3 piles covered under the Ayushman Bharat scheme?

Dear IRTEQA TANZEEL ji,

Yes, Grade 3 piles treatment is covered under the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme. The official PM-JAY package list includes haemorrhoidectomy for piles, including procedures with and without a stapler.

How to Check the Hospital and Treatment

1. Open the official PM-JAY Hospital Search portal.

2. Select your State.

3. Select your District.

4. Select Government or Private Hospital.

5. Select General Surgery as the relevant specialty.

6. Enter the exact hospital name.

7. Complete the Captcha, if shown.

8. Click on Search.

9. Check that the hospital's PM-JAY empanelment is active.

10. Visit or contact the hospital's Ayushman Mitra/PM-JAY desk. Show your piles diagnosis and doctor's advice and ask them to confirm the applicable haemorrhoid treatment package and whether pre-authorization is required.

You can also check the complete list of PM-JAY empanelled hospitals in your district.

Documents You Should Carry

• Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY card

• Aadhaar card

• Ration card, if available

• Doctor's prescription or piles diagnosis

• Previous treatment records

• Any blood test or other investigation reports

• Previous hospital discharge papers, if applicable

• Current medicines list

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