Your Ayushman card works only at empanelled hospitals — so checking the hospital list before an admission saves you from paying out of pocket. India has 30,000+ empanelled government and private hospitals, and you can search them by district and specialty in two minutes. Here is exactly how.
How to find Ayushman hospitals near you
- Open the official hospital search: hospitals.pmjay.gov.in (also linked from pmjay.gov.in → Find Hospital)
- Select your state and district
- Optionally filter by hospital type (public/private) and medical specialty (cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, etc.)
- Enter the captcha and search — the list shows hospital names, addresses and contact numbers
- Call the hospital’s Ayushman Mitra desk before travelling to confirm the treatment package is active
Other ways to check
- Ayushman App: the hospital search works inside the official app too
- Helpline 14555: tell them your district and required treatment — they list nearby empanelled hospitals
- Any Ayushman Mitra desk can look up referral options in the network
Always verify empanelment before admission — networks change.
Reading the hospital list correctly
| Check | Why it matters |
| Empanelment status is Active | Hospitals get suspended/de-empanelled — an old listing may no longer work |
| Specialty is covered | A hospital may be empanelled for general surgery but not, say, cardiac procedures |
| Public vs private | Some states reserve certain packages for government hospitals first |
| Ayushman Mitra contact | This desk handles your cashless pre-authorisation at admission |
At the hospital — how cashless treatment works
- Show your Ayushman card (PDF or print) at the Ayushman Mitra desk
- The desk verifies your identity (Aadhaar/biometric) and eligibility
- Hospital raises pre-authorisation for the treatment package
- Treatment, medicines, diagnostics and stay under the package are cashless — you pay nothing for covered services
- Keep the discharge summary; post-hospitalisation expenses defined in the package are also covered
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the card in another state?
Yes — PM-JAY is portable across India. A beneficiary from Bihar can take cashless treatment at an empanelled hospital in Delhi or Mumbai.
The hospital says my treatment is not covered. What now?
Ask which package code applies and call 14555 to verify. If the hospital wrongly refuses cashless treatment, register a grievance on the portal or helpline — hospitals face penalties for denying eligible beneficiaries.
Are big private hospitals in the network?
Many are, for selected specialties. Coverage varies by state and package rates, so always check the list rather than assuming either way.
Is emergency treatment covered without pre-authorisation?
Emergencies can be admitted first with pre-authorisation completed in parallel — insist the Ayushman desk initiates it immediately.
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