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ABHA FAQ'S

1. What is ABHA?

ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) is a unique 14-digit ID that allows individuals to access and share their health records digitally across hospitals, clinics, labs, and apps.

2. Why should I create an ABHA ID?

Storing medical records digitally

Easy access to prescriptions, reports, and diagnoses

Avoiding physical documents

Faster registration at hospitals

Accessing government digital health services

3. How do I create an ABHA ID?

You can create an ABHA ID using:

Aadhaar number

Mobile number

4. Is ABHA mandatory?

No. ABHA is optional, but recommended for seamless digital health access.

5. Is my data safe?

Yes. Health information is shared only with your consent, and you can withdraw consent anytime.

6. Can I delete or deactivate my ABHA ID?

Yes. Both deletion and deactivation options are available on the official ABHA portal.

7. Can I link multiple health records to ABHA?

Yes. You can link:

Hospital visits

Lab reports

Prescriptions

Discharge summaries and more.

8. Is ABHA linked to health insurance?

No. ABHA is only a digital health identity and storage system, not an insurance scheme.

However, it can be used with programs like PM-JAY to support faster processing.

9. From the same mobile number, how many ABHA IDs can be created for a patient?

A maximum of 6 ABHA accounts can be created for a single patient from one mobile number.

10. Is there an alternate way to complete KYC without an Aadhaar-linked mobile number?

Yes. Biometric authentication can be used as an alternative for KYC.

11. Are ABHA QR–checked-in patients shown separately or merged with Eka checked-in patients?

ABHA check-ins can be viewed separately by creating a custom queue and selecting the channel as “ABHA”.

12. Is there any incentive for non-KYC records?

No. Only KYC-verified records are eligible for incentives.

13. After sharing records (using Request ABHA), can a patient withdraw access later?

Yes. Patients can withdraw or revoke access through their PHR (Personal Health Record) app.

(Effectiveness may vary based on the PHR platform.)

14. If the same patient visits another doctor/hospital, can new records be linked again in the same month?

Yes. Any doctor or hospital can add and link new records even within the same month.

Updated on: 04/02/2026

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