Does Ayushman Bharat Cover Renal Dialysis Treatment?

Dear Namit Gupta ji,

Yes, renal dialysis is covered under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). Eligible beneficiaries can receive cashless dialysis treatment at PM-JAY empanelled government and private hospitals across India. The scheme helps patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney failure receive regular dialysis without worrying about high treatment costs.

What is Covered Under Ayushman Bharat for Renal Dialysis?

Ayushman Bharat covers approved kidney care and dialysis packages, which may include

• Haemodialysis sessions

• Peritoneal dialysis (as per approved packages)

• AV Fistula (AV Shunt) surgery for dialysis access

• Permcath insertion, where included under the approved package

• Treatment for dialysis-related complications covered under PM-JAY

• Kidney transplant surgery at eligible empanelled hospitals, if medically required and covered under the scheme

Benefits of Ayushman Bharat for Dialysis Patients

Eligible beneficiaries can receive

• Cashless treatment at PM-JAY empanelled hospitals.

• Health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per eligible family every year.

• Doctor consultation during hospital admission.

• Dialysis procedure charges.

• Medicines, consumables, and nursing care during treatment.

• Required investigations related to the approved package.

• Nationwide portability, allowing treatment at empanelled hospitals anywhere in India.

Who May Need Renal Dialysis?

A doctor recommend dialysis if a patient has

• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

• Kidney failure

• Very high creatinine levels

• Severe swelling due to fluid retention

• Reduced urine output

• Uncontrolled high blood pressure caused by kidney disease

• Electrolyte imbalance or waste buildup in the blood

Documents Required

Before visiting the hospital, keep these documents ready

• Ayushman Bharat Card

• Aadhaar Card or any valid government ID

• Nephrologist's prescription recommending dialysis

• Previous medical records and kidney function test reports

How to Get Dialysis Under Ayushman Bharat?

• Visit a PM-JAY empanelled hospital with a Nephrology department.

• Meet the Ayushman Mitra or Ayushman Help Desk.

• Submit your Ayushman Card and identity proof for verification.

• The hospital will check whether your dialysis treatment is covered under the approved PM-JAY package.

• Once approved, your treatment can be provided on a cashless basis.

How to Check Whether the Hospital Accepts Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY)?

Online Verification

• Visit the official PMJAY Hospital Finder.

• Select your State.

• Select your District.

• Enter the Hospital Name or search by Nephrology specialty.

• Click Search.

• Confirm that the hospital is PMJAY empanelled.

How HexaHealth Can Help You

At HexaHealth, we help simplify your treatment journey by

• Connecting you with experienced nephrologists.

• Helping you find the nearest PM-JAY empanelled partner hospitals.

• Assisting with doctor appointments.

• Guiding you about Ayushman Bharat eligibility and required documents.

• Helping you understand whether your dialysis treatment or kidney-related procedure is covered under the scheme.

• Supporting you throughout hospital admission and your treatment journey.

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