Digital Health ID Card: Benefits & How to Apply Online?

Digitisation has revolutionised the way we transact and do business in India. And, the healthcare ecosystem is not far behind in embracing technology and digitised healthcare.

In an effort to digitise the healthcare system in the country, the Central Government has launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) or National Digital Health Mission (NDHM).

The mission’s objective is to issue digital health ID cards for all citizens in the country and to help hospitals, insurance providers, and health ID cardholders access health records online in a secure and safe environment. Through this article, you learn how to apply for a digital health ID online and its benefits.

The digital health ID in India is now known as ABHA, or Ayushman Bharat Health Account, under the NDHM (National Digital Health Mission) program. It was formerly only called the Health ID. Like an Aadhaar card, but specifically for medical data, ABHA functions as a unique identification number. It assists you in digitally storing all of your medical data in one location, including test results, medications, doctor consultations, and medical history.

A key component of the Government of India's NDHM (National Digital Health Mission) plan is the Digital Health ID Card. The Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) card is the new name for it. Everyone benefits from this card's ability to simplify and organise healthcare. Your health can be identified digitally with the help of the Digital Health ID Card. It keeps all of your medical records in one location, including doctor visits, prescription drugs, test results, and medical reports. This data is available at any time, and you can share it with medical professionals if necessary.

Here are the main functions of the NDHM.

Creating a Digital Health Ecosystem

The Indian government launched the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) program to create a national digital health system. Its primary objective is to use digital technology to make healthcare more accessible, organised, and easy for everyone. Your health information is securely shared and stored on the NDHM, which functions similarly to a large online network. It makes everything more effective and convenient by digitally connecting patients, physicians, hospitals, and health services

India health card is called the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA). The ABHA ID is a special 14-digit identifying number that is on the ABHA card. The ABHA ID contains the whole medical history, consultation information, and medications. The National Health Authority's (NHA) Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), a digital healthcare project, is in charge of managing this card. It seeks to establish, advance, and fortify India's healthcare system. ABHA is a leading step in facilitating health programs around the country as part of its aim. 

What exactly is an ABHA account? Well, as of September 27th, 2021, the Indian Government initiated the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission (ABDM). The mission's aim? To provide every Indian with a digital health ID, known as the Ayushmann Bharat Health Account ABHA Card. Imagine it as a 14-digit superpower, granting you access to your medical records anytime, anywhere across India. Now, sharing your health information with doctors across the nation becomes effortless, regardless of the distance.

Knowing how to use an ABHA card and why you should get one for yourself are crucial. There are several health card uses. The primary advantage, though, is that it keeps all of your medical records and reports in one digital location—that is, your Ayushman Bharat Health Account.

Below are some more ABHA health card uses:

There is no need for the submission of physical documents to apply for the digital health ID card. You need to provide any of the following IDs to generate your health ID.

Eligibility Criteria:

Anyone who wishes to participate in the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission is eligible to apply for the health ID. There are no specific criteria to generate a health ID card.

With ABHA, you can easily get your health ID card. The process is as easy as it can be. Just use the ACKO app and you will find your ABHA ID ready in just a few clicks. However, what is the process of smoothing even more? That is where ACKO comes into play.

ACKO isn't any insurance company – it's your best friend, who will always be available when you need them. We are aware that your time is precious, therefore the ABHA ID creation process within our app has been made simple and easy to use. Fast, intuitive, and reliable – that is what ACKO stands for.

And it doesn't even stop there. ACKO will make every effort to ensure that you have the best digital experience in health care. Ranging from the seamless claims processing, round-the-clock support and other healthcare-related services that you need, we have you covered every time.

You can generate your digital health ID card by using your Aadhaar, Driving Licence or mobile number.

Here are the two ways in which you can create your ABHA account from ACKO.

Take a look at the following steps to create your ABHA account through the ACKO app.

Here are the steps to create your ABHA account via the ACKO website.

Complete the remaining steps from the ACKO app. It is way faster!. Please scroll up to Step 2 (app process) for completing the registration.

Here are the steps to apply online for an NDHM health card 2021 through your Aadhaar number.

Here are the steps to apply online for an NDHM health card 2021 through your Driving Licence (DL).

You need to take your enrolment number to a nearby participating facility and get your digital health ID. However, if you need the health ID immediately, you can generate the ID through your Aadhaar number.

If you don’t want to use your Aadhaar or DL to generate your health ID card, you can still generate the digital health ID via your mobile number.

The health ID card is voluntary, and you can also opt out of the programme and reactivate it when required. Here are the steps to deactivate/delete digital health ID.

Step 1: Log in with your health ID or PHR and your date of birth and click on submit.

Step 2: You need to generate an OTP with your Aadhaar or mobile number or use the password you set to log in to your account.

Step 3: Post login, click on “My Account” and select “Deactivate/Delete Health ID” (Deactivation of health ID is temporary, and your account will not be closed; however, you can choose to delete the health ID) and click on “Continue” to delete or deactivate your health ID.