Is Gastric Bariatric Surgery Covered Under Ayushman Bharat Scheme?

Hello,

Yes, bariatric surgery is covered under Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) in specific medically indicated cases.

How to Check Whether Your Hospital Accepts Ayushman Card

1. Visit the PM-JAY Hospital Finder.

2. Select your State and District.

3. Search for the hospital by name.

4. Check whether the hospital is currently PM-JAY-empanelled.

5. Visit the hospital's Ayushman Help Desk/Ayushman Mitra.

6. Show your Ayushman Card, Aadhaar and doctor's prescription/medical reports.

7. Ask the hospital to verify whether your specific bariatric/gastric surgery is covered under an approved PM-JAY package.

8. Confirm the cashless approval before admission or surgery.

Documents Required

• Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) Card

• Aadhaar Card/valid ID

• Doctor's prescription and surgery recommendation

• Relevant medical and diagnostic reports

• Previous treatment records, if available

How HexaHealth Can Assist You

HexaHealth can help you with

• Hospital Selection: Connect you with a suitable PM-JAY-empanelled partner hospital based on your location and treatment.

• Specialist Consultation: Help you connect with an experienced bariatric/general surgeon.

• Ayushman Guidance: Explain the eligibility and cashless treatment process.

• Treatment Guidance: Help you understand the surgery recommended for your condition.

• Appointment Support: Assist with scheduling your consultation.

• Document Guidance: Help you understand the required reports and documents.

• Treatment Coordination: Assist with coordinating your hospital visit and treatment journey.

HexaHealth is not hospital, We help patient to connect to our experienced doctors and to our partners hospital. Please share your city/state. We can guide you on how to verify its PM-JAY empanelment and whether your specific bariatric surgery package can be availed cashlessly.

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