Is thyroid surgery covered under the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme?

Hello,

Yes, thyroid surgery is covered under the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY card.

What are the steps to get thyroid surgery under the Ayushman Card?

1. Consult an ENT specialist or an endocrine surgeon to understand whether thyroid surgery is required.
2. Visit a government or private hospital that is empanelled under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY.
3. Show your Ayushman Card and thyroid-related medical reports to the hospital's Ayushman Mitra help desk.
4. Ask whether your specific thyroid surgery is covered under the available PM-JAY package.
5. The hospital will check your eligibility and submit a pre-authorization request if required.
6. Proceed with admission and treatment after the hospital confirms package approval and explains the cashless process.

How to Check Ayushman empanelled hospital?

1. Open the official website: Ayushman Bharat Hospital Search.
2. Select your State.
3. Select your District.
4. First, check the complete list of empanelled hospitals in your district.
5. Select Government or Private hospital, if the option is available.
6. Select the relevant speciality, such as ENT or General Surgery, if available.
7. Enter the hospital name if you have any in mind.
8. Complete the captcha if shown, and click Search.
9. Contact the hospital's Ayushman Mitra to confirm active empanelment and coverage of your specific thyroid surgery package.

Which documents are required?

• Ayushman Card or beneficiary details
• Aadhaar Card or another valid identity proof
• Doctor's prescription and advice for surgery
• Thyroid blood test reports, such as TSH, T3 and T4, if available
• Thyroid ultrasound, FNAC/biopsy report, or other scan reports, if advised
• Previous medical records and discharge papers, if available

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