Is normal delivery covered under Ayushman Bharat card?

Dear Muskan ji,

Yes, normal delivery is covered under the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme. The scheme also includes coverage for eligible C-section deliveries and certain pregnancy-related complications.

If your wife is pregnant and you want to use your Ayushman Card for delivery, follow the steps below before visiting the hospital.

How to Check Ayushman empanelled hospital?

1. Visit the official Ayushman Bharat hospital search portal.
2. Select your state.
3. Select your district.
4. Check the overall list of Ayushman-empanelled hospitals in your district.
5. Select Government or Private under the hospital category.
6. Choose Gynaecology and Obstetrics or the relevant specialty, if available.
7. Enter the hospital name if you have a particular hospital in mind.
8. Enter the captcha and click Search.
9. Check whether the hospital is currently empanelled under PM-JAY.
10. Contact the hospital's Ayushman Mitra desk and ask whether normal delivery is covered under the scheme at that hospital and whether prior approval is required.

Which documents are required for delivery under Ayushman?

• Ayushman Card of the eligible beneficiary
• Aadhaar Card or another accepted government identity document
• Ration Card or family details, if required
• Pregnancy check-up records and medical reports
• Ultrasound reports and other test results
• Doctor's prescription or referral, if available
• Previous delivery records, if applicable

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