Is Ayushman Bharat scheme applicable for spine surgery and treatment?

Dear Thakorbhai patel ji,

Yes, spine treatment and certain spine operation is covered under the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme. Treatment for conditions such as a slipped disc, spinal stenosis or certain spinal injuries may be covered, depending on the applicable treatment package.

How to Check Ayushman empanelled hospital?

1. Open the official Ayushman Bharat Hospital Search Portal.
2. Select your State.
3. Select your District.
4. View the list of Ayushman-empanelled hospitals in your district.
5. Select Government or Private, if this option is available.
6. Select the relevant specialty, such as Orthopaedics or Neurosurgery, depending on the options available and the type of spine problem.
7. Enter the hospital name if you want to check a particular hospital.
8. Enter the captcha, if shown, and click on Search.
9. Check the hospital’s current empanelment status and listed specialty.
10. Visit or call the hospital’s Ayushman Mitra/help desk. Ask whether your exact spine treatment or operation is covered under PM-JAY and whether cashless approval is required.

Which documents are required for spine treatment under Ayushman?

• Ayushman Bharat card or beneficiary details.
• Aadhaar card or another accepted government photo ID.
• Ration card or other family/beneficiary documents, if required.
• Doctor’s prescription and advice for treatment or operation.
• MRI or CT scan reports of the spine, if available.
• X-ray reports and other medical test reports, if available.
• Previous medical records, prescriptions and discharge summaries, if applicable.
• Referral papers or any additional documents requested by the hospital.

Please share your city and state so we can help you identify hospitals to check for spine treatment under the Ayushman scheme.

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