Exciting news for Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries! Starting in 2025, the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) cards will be accessible on Google Wallet, simplifying health record management.
Expansion of Coverage
- The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) now includes free health coverage for senior citizens over 70, regardless of their income.
Collaboration with Google
- Google has partnered with Eka Care to make digital health IDs available on Google Wallet.
- This integration will allow over 600 million ABHA ID holders to store their health information securely on their smartphones.
Key Features of ABHA ID in Google Wallet
- Secure Access: Users will authenticate their devices using a fingerprint, PIN, or passcode to ensure the privacy of sensitive health information.
- Effortless Sharing: The ABHA ID will facilitate easy sharing and receiving of medical records, lab results, and prescriptions with partner healthcare organizations.
Understanding the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
- The ABDM aims to digitize healthcare and create an interoperable digital health ecosystem in India.
- It focuses on standardizing health data, developing registries for health facilities and professionals, and enabling seamless data sharing among various digital health systems.
Creating Your ABHA Number
- Methods of Generation:
- Using Aadhaar: Requires your Aadhaar Number and a linked mobile number.
- Using Driving License: Requires your driving license, name, date of birth, and gender.
- Creating an ABHA Address:
- Can be done through a PHR application, either by using your allotted ABHA number or by self-declaring your information.
Stay tuned for this innovative development in healthcare digitization, which will make health management more accessible and efficient for everyone!