Is Free Biopsy Available for a 75-Year-Old Patient?

Hello,

Yes, your 75-year-old father is eligible for free treatment under Ayushman Bharat (AB PM-JAY) through the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, which is available to all Indian senior citizens aged 70 years and above, regardless of their income or financial status.

Eligible senior citizens can receive health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per year, subject to scheme rules.

A biopsy may be covered if it is part of an approved treatment package and is performed at an empanelled hospital. However, every biopsy or standalone diagnostic test is not automatically covered.

How to Get a Biopsy Under Ayushman Bharat?

1. Check whether your father is eligible for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card.

2. If he does not have the card, visit the official beneficiary portal to check eligibility and complete the registration process: Ayushman Beneficiary Portal.

3. Find an Ayushman empanelled hospital in your district.

4. Contact the hospital's Ayushman help desk and check whether the required biopsy is covered under an approved package.

5. Show your father's medical reports and doctor's prescription.

6. The hospital will check his eligibility and process the required approval, if applicable. 7. If the treatment is approved under the scheme, it can be provided cashlessly as per the package rules.

How to Check an Ayushman Empanelled Hospital?

You can check the hospitals available in your district by following these steps

1. Open the official website: Visit the Ayushman Empanelled Hospital Search Portal.
2. Select your state: Choose the state where your father wants to receive treatment.
3. Select your district: Choose your district to see the available hospitals.
4. Select hospital type: Choose Government or Private, depending on your preference.
5. Select the speciality: Choose the department related to your father's medical condition.
6. Enter the hospital name: If you want to check a particular hospital, enter its name. Otherwise, leave this field blank to see the available empanelled hospitals in your district.
7. Enter the captcha: Fill in the captcha shown on the screen and click on the Search button.
8. Check the hospital details: View the list and check whether the hospital is currently empanelled.

You can also check overall empanelled list of hospitals under your district.

Documents Required for Biopsy Treatment

Please keep these documents ready:

• Ayushman Vay Vandana Card or Ayushman Card, if available.
• Aadhaar card or another valid identity proof.
• Doctor's prescription recommending the biopsy.
• Previous medical reports and investigation reports.
• Ultrasound, CT scan or MRI reports, if available.
• Previous hospital records and discharge summary, if applicable.
• Mobile number and other documents required by the hospital.

Please Share These Details

To help you find a suitable hospital for your father's biopsy, please share

1. Which city and state are you from?

Wishing your father good health and a speedy recovery.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth