This page compiles publicly available PMJAY portal information from the National Health Authority (NHA) as of August 2026. Eligibility criteria and empanelled hospitals can change — check current details on pmjay.gov.in.

Ayushman Bharat — the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) — provides eligible families up to ₹5 lakh in free treatment (secondary and tertiary care) per family per year. The Bihar government has also extended coverage to all ration card holder families in the state, meaning most families in Udakishunganj and Madhepura district may be eligible.

Official source: pmjay.gov.in — the official National Health Authority portal — lets you check eligibility under "Am I Eligible?" and download your card.

How to check eligibility

  • On pmjay.gov.in, select "Am I Eligible?" then "Beneficiary"
  • Enter your mobile number and captcha, then log in via OTP
  • Select your state, district, and sub-scheme, then search by name, ration card number, or household number
  • If eligible, your name appears on screen and the card can be downloaded

How to check your name without OTP login

If your mobile number isn't linked to Aadhaar or the OTP doesn't arrive, you can also check eligibility directly by ration card instead of "Am I Eligible?" — select Bihar as the state and Madhepura as the district, then enter your ration card number to see your whole family's list and eligibility status. You can also confirm your name at the nearest CSC or through an Ayushman Mitra by showing your Aadhaar or ration card — a simpler route for rural families with limited smartphone or internet access.

How to get the card

After confirming eligibility, you can get your card made at the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), through an Ayushman Mitra (stationed at hospitals), or at a panchayat-level camp, using your Aadhaar and ration card. There is no fee to get the card made.

Keep in mind: always seek treatment at an empanelled hospital — the list is available under "Hospitals" on pmjay.gov.in. Several government hospitals in the district, including Sadar Hospital Madhepura, are empanelled under the scheme.

The bottom line

Getting an Ayushman card is free and provides major financial protection during serious illness. For local healthcare services, see our PHC & hospital guide.