Is knee replacement surgery free under Ayushman Bharat PM JAY?

Dear Purushottam lal jaju ji

Yes, knee replacement treatment is available free of cost under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). Eligible beneficiaries can receive cashless treatment at an empanelled hospital if knee replacement is covered under the applicable package and the hospital approves the treatment. The scheme provides coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per eligible family per year.

How to Check Ayushman empanelled hospital?

1. Open the official PM-JAY hospital search portal.
2. Select your state.
3. Select your district.
4. First, check the complete list of Ayushman empanelled hospitals in your district.
5. Select Government or Private hospital, if this option is available.
6. Choose Orthopaedics or the relevant specialty, if available.
7. Enter the exact hospital name and fill in the captcha, if shown.
8. Click on Search to check the hospital details.
9. Contact the hospital's Ayushman Mitra desk to confirm whether knee replacement is covered under its current PM-JAY package and whether cashless approval can be obtained.

What documents are required for knee replacement?

• Ayushman Card
• Aadhaar Card or another valid photo ID
• Doctor's prescription and advice for knee replacement
• Knee X-rays, MRI reports, and other medical reports, if available
• Previous treatment records and discharge summaries, if any
• Mobile number and other documents requested by the hospital

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