Inguinal hernia surgery with Ayushman card: Is it free?

Hello Shaikh ji,

Yes, inguinal hernia surgery is covered under the Ayushman Bharat - Arogya Karnataka (AB-Ark) scheme. If you are eligible and have an active AB-Ark card, you can get this surgery free of cost at empanelled hospitals.

What You Can Do

1. Visit the official hospital finder to check empanelled hospitals in your area:
   👉 https://hospitals.pmjay.gov.in/Search/empnlWorkFlow.htm?actionFlag=ViewRegisteredHosptlsNew

   • State: Karnataka

   • District: Bellary

   • Specialty: General Surgery

2. Contact the Arogya Mitra desk at the hospital to confirm if your specific surgery is approved.