Accelerating India's Digital Health Mission with ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) ID Card

What is an ABHA Card?

The ABHA ID is a digital health card that allows seamless access to medical services across India. By creating an ABHA card, individuals can securely store and share their health records with healthcare providers, ensuring continuity of care. Doctors can use EMR software integrated with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) to access and update patient records. The ABHA ID creation process is simple and can be completed online through ABHA card registration. Patients benefit from streamlined healthcare services, while doctors can leverage the Digital Health Incentive Scheme to digitise their practices and enhance efficiency. Apply for an ABHA card today to unlock these benefits and participate in India’s growing digital health ecosystem.

Create Your ABHA ID in 5 Easy Steps

Why should one create an ABHA account?

Get Ahead

ABHA may soon be mandatory, like Aadhaar. You can walk into a hospital with your ABHA card and give your doctor instant access to your medical history - no files needed.

Go Digital

Interested in digital healthcare? An ABHA ID lets you access the latest services. Major hospitals like AIIMS are already making it mandatory.

Stay Organised

If your hospital is ABHA-integrated, use your ABHA ID to easily access your records through a Personal Health Record (PHR) app.

Key Features

Unified Health Ecosystem

Securely store and share health records digitally.

14-Digit Unique ID

Track and update health records across multiple healthcare providers.

Personal Health Record (PHR) Address

Similar to an email ID, making health data management seamless.

Informed Consent

Health records are accessed only with your consent.

Why Create an ABHA Digital Health ID Card?

Health Record Digitisation

Link all your health records to one ID for easy access and management.

Control Over Your Data

You control who accesses your health data, with the ability to manage and revoke consent.

Portability

Access your health records from anywhere in the country, ideal for travellers and relocators.

Secure and Safe

Robust encryption ensures the security of your medical information.

Unique & Trustable Identity

Establish a unique identity across different healthcare providers within the healthcare ecosystem

Unified Benefits

Link all healthcare benefits ranging from public health programmes to insurance schemes to your unique ABHA number

Hassle-free Access

Avoid long lines for registration in healthcare facilities across the country

How to Create an ABHA Digital Health ID Card?

To create an ABHA card or Health ID Card, follow these simple steps:

  • Step 1: Go to the official ABHA website and click on 'Create ABHA number'.

  • Step 2: Choose to use either your Aadhaar card or driver's license, and then click 'Next'.

  • Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar or license number, depending on your choice. Make sure to read the declaration carefully.

  • Step 4: Agree to the declaration by selecting 'I agree' and enter the one-time passcode sent to your registered mobile number.

  • Step 5: Click 'Submit'. This will successfully create your ABHA identity card.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes, Health ID and ABHA are the same.

No, creating an ABHA is free.

No, participation in ABDM is voluntary.

Please refer National Health Authority for more information.

Yes, health records are securely exchanged with patient consent. ABDM does not store medical records but facilitates secure data exchange.

A unique 14-digit identifier for individuals to track and update health records across multiple providers.

A unique address, similar to an email ID, for linking, sharing, and storing personal health records securely.

There is no limit to the number of ABHA addresses linked to one ABHA number.

Yes, you can deactivate or permanently delete your ABHA number.

Log in to ABHA Portal with your ABHA number or registered phone number to download your card.

Your ABHA card automatically links to your Aadhaar card during creation.

You need either an Aadhaar card, mobile number, or driving license to create an ABHA card.

No, creating an ABHA is voluntary.

  • Easy access to health services across private and public facilities
  • Streamlined admission processes in hospitals
  • Access to health offers and benefits
  • Confidential and private health records
  • Inclusion in AYUSH healthcare services

Yes, it can be used outside government facilities.