Can knee replacement surgery be done under PMJAY scheme?

Dear Pushpa Mohan Rasalkar ji

Yes, knee replacement is covered under the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme. Knee replacement is listed among the major procedures under the PM-JAY system.

How to Check Knee Replacement Coverage Under PM-JAY

Follow these steps to confirm the 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 the relevant specialty, such as Orthopaedics.

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 with the patient's diagnosis and orthopaedic doctor's treatment advice. Confirm that the knee replacement package is available and ask whether pre-authorization is required.

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

Documents Usually Required

Keep these documents ready:

• Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY card

• Aadhaar card or required identity document

• Orthopaedic doctor's prescription and treatment advice

• X-ray of the knee

• MRI or CT scan, if advised

• Blood test reports and other medical reports

• Previous hospital records and discharge summary, if applicable

• Previous treatment and medication records

The hospital's Ayushman Mitra can confirm the exact documents required for verification and admission.

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