Ayushman Bharat Health Card Now Available On Google Wallet: Here’s How To Access It

All senior citizens aged 70 years and above, regardless of their social and economic status, will now be able to benefit from the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. The process of issuing their Ayushman cards will begin soon.

Recently, the Union Cabinet approved an expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), extending health coverage to all senior citizens aged 70 and above. This means that these individuals can now access the benefits of the Ayushman Bharat scheme without any restrictions. The issuance of their Ayushman cards will start shortly.

Google Wallet Integration with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)

The National Health Authority, which is responsible for implementing the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), has partnered with Google's research team to develop special tools that will make it easier for developers to integrate the ABDM architecture. According to a blog post by Google, the time required for such integrations, which previously took six months, can now be reduced to less than two weeks.

From next year, through a partnership with Eka Care, Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID cards will be available on Google Wallet. This development will enable over 60 crore people to easily access their ABHA ID cards on their smartphones. With the ABHA Health ID , users can present their medical records, such as lab results and prescriptions, at any hospital across India.

How to Use Ayushman Bharat Health Card on Google Wallet

To link the ABHA Health ID to Google Wallet, users will need to:

Connect their ABHA Health ID number with Google Wallet.

Authenticate their device using fingerprint, PIN, or passcode for security.

Secure their medical records with these authentication methods.

This integration will ensure that users can access and share their health records securely and conveniently.

What is the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)?

Launched in 2021, the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) aims to digitize the health sector in India, improving access, transparency, and efficiency. The government seeks to revolutionize the country's healthcare ecosystem by making health services more accessible through digital platforms.

What is an Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA)?

The Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) is a unique account number that stores a person’s health records, including medical reports and treatment history. The ABHA card is intended to improve the efficiency and accountability of the healthcare system by maintaining digital health records for every citizen.

Documents Needed to Generate an ABHA Number

There are two methods to generate an ABHA number: via self-registration using Aadhaar or through a driving license. The required documents for both methods are:

For Aadhaar Registration:

Aadhaar number

Mobile number linked to Aadhaar

For Driving License Registration:

Driving license

Name

Date of birth

Gender

How to Create Your ABHA Address

You can create an ABHA address using the Personal Health Record (PHR) application, such as the ABHA mobile app. There are two ways to create this address:

By using the ABHA number assigned to you.

By self-declaring your details (name, mobile number, email, gender, etc.) through the PHR application.

This initiative by the government and Google will make it easier for citizens to access and manage their health information digitally, further enhancing the reach of the Ayushman Bharat scheme.