Any citizen/patient who wishes to participate in ABDM must start by creating the Ayushmaan Bharat Health Account (ABHA). ABHA Number, similar to a bank account number, is a randomly generated 14-digit number used for the purposes of uniquely identifying persons and authenticating them, and linking their health records across multiple systems and stakeholders.

How can I create my ABHA number?

There are multiple ways through which an ABHA can be created. 1. Citizens can visit the ABHA portal - abha.abdm.gov.in and create ABHA by following the online process. 2. They can also download the ABHA app or any ABDM partner app (such as Aarogya Setu, Driefcase, Ekacare etc) to self-register for ABHA. 3. ABHA is also created by various Central and State Government programmes like CoWin, NCD, RCH, Nikshay, etc which are providing health services to the millions of citizens. 4. ABHA can also be created in assisted mode by hospitals, Customer Service Centres, etc. whenever a citizen visits these places.

What are the benefits of ABHA?

ABHA helps you digitize your health records and eliminate the hassle of carrying physical copies to doctor visits. ABHA helps you collate your lifetime records in a digital account and help you manage your health better. ABDM is also providing other facilities through ABHA such as hospital discovery, faster appointment booking, etc.

Will my digital health records with other doctors or health facility without my permission?

No. Only you can share your own records with other doctors/hospitals using different digital health systems after giving your consent.

How much does the ABHA card cost?

Creating ABHA no. is free of cost. All you need is a stable internet connection and a PC or smartphone.

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What is ABHA (Health ID)?

Managing your health records might have felt hassling in the past, but those days are over now, thanks to the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA). ABHA is a project by the Government of India with a straightforward goal – to give every citizen a special health ID. This ID, made up of 14-digits, serves as a digital hub for your health records. What's great is that you can effortlessly access and even share these records with hospitals, insurance companies, etc. ABHA is all about making your health information easily available whenever you need it!