Is Cough Treatment Covered Under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme?

Hello,

Yes, you able to get cashless treatment for your cough under the Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) scheme.

Important: Ayushman Bharat generally does not cover routine OPD consultations or standalone cough check-ups. However, if your condition is serious and the doctor recommends hospital admission, eligible inpatient treatment is covered at an actively empanelled hospital.

Not every cough requires hospitalisation, so please consult a doctor to understand the cause and appropriate treatment.

How to Check Ayushman empanelled hospital?

Follow these steps to check whether a hospital accepts Ayushman Bharat for eligible inpatient treatment

1. Visit the official Ayushman Empanelled Hospital Search Portal.
2. Select your state.
3. Select your district.
4. View the list of PM-JAY empanelled hospitals in your district.
5. Select the hospital type, such as Government or Private.
6. Choose the relevant specialty, such as General Medicine or Respiratory Medicine, if available.
7. Search for the exact hospital name.
8. Enter the captcha displayed on the screen.
9. Click on Search.
10. Check whether the hospital's empanelment is active. Contact its Ayushman help desk to confirm whether your required inpatient treatment is covered under an approved package and whether prior approval is needed.

Documents required for Ayushman Card treatment

• Ayushman Bharat Card, if available.
• Aadhaar Card or another valid photo ID.
• Doctor's prescription and medical records.
• Chest X-ray, blood test or other investigation reports, if already available.
• Previous hospital records or discharge summary, if applicable.
• Referral letter, if required by the hospital.

Please share your city and state so we can help you find suitable Ayushman-empanelled hospitals in your area.

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