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ABHA ID: Digital Solution for Medical Records

During a medical emergency, missing old health reports, prescriptions or other important documents can often hinder treatment. In such a situation, ABHA ID (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) emerges as an important tool. It is a digital health ID in which all your medical records are stored in one place in a secure and organized manner. With this, you do not need to carry files while going to the hospital or doctor. Your complete health information becomes available to the doctor in one click.

What is ABHA ID?

• ABHA ID is a smart digital health locker, where all your medical information remains secure and can be easily shared as and when required.
• It is a unique 14-digit health ID that stores all your medical records at one place, making your data easily accessible to any hospital or doctor in the country.
• Its main advantage is that there is no need for repeated tests, which saves time and improves the quality of treatment.

Who can apply for ABHA card?

• All Indian citizens can apply for ABHA ID.
• If you are 18 years of age or older, you can create an ABHA ID yourself.
• For small children, their parents can make ABHA ID.
• This ID can also be made for newborn babies.
• Anyone who wants to keep his medical information in digital form can apply for it.

Documents required to make ABHA card

To create ABHA ID you will need the following things:

• Aadhar Card or Driving License
• mobile number

The good thing here is that no additional documents are required to make it.

How to make ABHA card online?

To create an ABHA ID, open the browser on your mobile or computer and visit the ABDM website, or download the ABHA app. Then follow the following steps:

• Click on the option “Create ABHA Number”.
• Select an option between Aadhar Card or Driving License.
• Enter your ID number.
• OTP will come on the mobile number linked to Aadhaar.
• Verify your identity by entering OTP.
• After this your name and date of birth will appear automatically.
• If necessary, you can also fill additional information like email.
• Now choose a unique username for yourself.
• This username will act as a UPI ID for your health records.
• Your ABHA card will be generated instantly, which you can save or print as PDF.

Benefits of ABHA card

ABHA card makes your health tasks quite simple. Following are some of its major benefits:

• All your prescriptions, test reports and discharge papers are kept safe in one place.
• You can share your reports instantly online with the doctor or hospital, no matter which city or state you are in.
• Consulting a doctor online becomes easier as the doctor can view your medical history remotely.
• The worry of losing old reports or finding files in an emergency is eliminated.
• Many medical stores (pharmacies) have also started giving you digital prescription through ABHA.