Hello,
Kidney stone surgery is covered under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) scheme. Eligible beneficiaries can avail of cashless treatment for kidney stone removal at any empanelled hospital across India. The scheme covers various procedures, including non-invasive treatments like lithotripsy and surgical interventions such as ureteroscopy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), depending on the medical necessity.
Verify Eligibility:
Ensure your brother is a registered beneficiary under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
Check eligibility on the PM-JAY Beneficiary Portal.
Locate an Empanelled Hospital:
Use the PM-JAY Hospital Finder to find empanelled hospitals in Mahabubnagar or nearby areas.
Prepare Necessary Documents:
Ayushman Bharat card or PM-JAY family ID
Aadhaar card
Previous medical reports, including MRI, CT scan, and ultrasound
Visit the Hospital:
Approach the Ayushman Bharat helpdesk at the hospital.
Present the necessary documents and discuss your brother's condition.
Undergo Pre-Authorization Process:
The hospital will initiate the pre-authorization request under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
Upon approval, the treatment will proceed without any out-of-pocket expenses.