ABHA Health ID: How to Create Your ABHA Number and What It Is Used For
Short answer
ABHA is a free 14-digit health account number under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission that lets you link and share digital health records with hospitals you approve. You can create it in minutes at abha.abdm.gov.in using Aadhaar OTP or a driving licence. Sharing records is consent based and you can revoke access at any time.
Eligibility
- Any Indian resident.
- Aadhaar or a driving licence is needed for identity verification.
Required documents
- Aadhaar with linked mobile number, or a driving licence
- Mobile number for OTP
Step-by-step process
- Open abha.abdm.gov.in and choose Create ABHA number.
- Select Aadhaar or driving licence as the identity method.
- Enter the number and verify the OTP sent to your linked mobile.
- Choose an easy ABHA address such as yourname@abdm.
- Download the ABHA card from the portal or the ABHA app.
- Link health records by approving requests from hospitals and labs.
Fees and processing time
| Fees | Free. |
|---|---|
| Processing time | A few minutes. |
Always verify the latest fee, eligibility and deadline on the official government portal.
Where to apply
abha.abdm.gov.in, the ABHA mobile app, or a participating hospital.
ABHA (ABDM) ↗ National Health Authority ABDM ↗
Common mistakes to avoid
- Creating multiple ABHA numbers with different IDs.
- Approving a record-sharing consent request without reading the requesting facility name and duration.
Frequently asked questions
Is ABHA the same as an Ayushman card?
No. ABHA is a digital health record identity. The Ayushman card is for PM-JAY treatment cover.
Can I delete my ABHA?
Yes, the portal allows deactivation and deletion of the ABHA number.
Official sources
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