What Are the Treatment Charges at Minto Hospital for Ayushman Card Holders in Bangalore?

Dear divakaraiah ji,

Yes. Minto Eye Hospital in Bengaluru is a ayushman empanelled eye hospital. The hospital provides ophthalmology services, including cataract, glaucoma and retina-related care.

What treatment can be covered?

For an eligible patient, cashless treatment can be available for covered eye procedures under PM-JAY, subject to the applicable package and hospital authorization.

This can include:

• Cataract treatment

• Glaucoma treatment

• Eligible retina-related treatment

• Other covered ophthalmology procedures under the applicable PM-JAY package

LASIK for reducing dependence on glasses is different. It should not be assumed to be covered under PM-JAY. The hospital should confirm the exact procedure and package before treatment.

How much will an Ayushman Card holder have to pay?

There is no single fixed “Minto Hospital charge” for all eye treatments under Ayushman. PM-JAY uses fixed treatment packages, and the amount paid depends on the specific procedure and applicable package. Covered package services are intended to be cashless for eligible beneficiaries. PM-JAY package rates can include doctor fees, medicines, diagnostics, OT and other treatment-related costs included in the package.

PM-JAY provides up to ₹5 lakh per eligible family per year, but this does not mean every patient receives ₹5 lakh for one eye treatment. The exact package for cataract, glaucoma or retina treatment needs to be confirmed by the hospital.

For a senior patient, age by itself does not prevent PM-JAY treatment; eligibility for the scheme and the applicable treatment package still need to be checked.

What should you do before treatment?

1. Take the Ayushman Card and Aadhaar Card to Minto Eye Hospital.

2. Visit the hospital's Ayushman/PM-JAY desk.

3. Show the patient's eye examination reports and doctor's advice.

4. Tell them whether the patient needs cataract, glaucoma or retina treatment.

5. Ask them to check the exact PM-JAY package for the advised procedure.

6. Confirm whether the treatment will be completely cashless.

7. Ask if any pre-authorization is required.

8. Before admission, ask whether there is any item or service that the patient would have to pay for separately.

Documents to carry

• Ayushman Card

• Aadhaar Card

• Eye examination reports

• Previous eye surgery or treatment records

• Prescription from the eye doctor

• OCT, visual field, ultrasound or other reports, if available

• Current medicines list

• Previous hospital records, if any

If the patient is a senior citizen with cataract, glaucoma or a retina problem, it is better to get the eye specialist's exact diagnosis first and then ask the Ayushman desk to confirm the applicable package and cashless treatment.

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