Are private hospitals covered under Ayushman Bharat in Bardhaman?

Dear BIKASH GUPTA ji,

Yes, private hospitals can provide cashless treatment under the Ayushman Bharat Card if they are currently empanelled under PM-JAY and have the required treatment package available.

For Bardhaman, it is important to check the exact district and hospital because the empanelled list can vary by area and by treatment.

How to check a private Ayushman hospital?

1. Open the official Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY hospital search portal.

2. Select West Bengal as the state.

3. Select the correct district as Purba Bardhaman.

4. First check the overall list of Ayushman empanelled hospitals in that district.

5. Select Private Hospital, if the search option is available.

6. Select the specialty related to the treatment you need, such as Orthopaedics, General Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology or Ophthalmology.

7. Search for the exact hospital name.

8. Enter the captcha, if shown.

9. Click on Search and check whether the hospital's PM-JAY empanelment is active.

10. Check whether the hospital has the specific treatment package you need.

11. Before admission, visit the hospital's Ayushman Mitra/PM-JAY desk and ask them to confirm cashless eligibility and whether pre-authorisation is required.

A hospital being listed under Ayushman does not mean that every treatment available there is automatically covered. The required specialty and treatment package must also be available under PM-JAY.

Documents to carry

Keep these documents with you:

• Ayushman Card/e-card

• Aadhaar Card or another valid government ID

• Doctor's prescription or treatment advice

• Medical reports related to the problem

• Previous prescriptions and treatment records

• Previous admission or discharge papers, if available

• Referral or authorisation letter, if required

• Any relevant scan or test reports such as X-ray, MRI, CT scan, ultrasound or blood reports

If you tell us the exact treatment required and whether you mean Bardhaman town (Purba Bardhaman) or Paschim Bardhaman, we can help you check the appropriate Ayushman hospital options.

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