What Is Your PMJAY ID and How to Find It
Quick answer: Your PMJAY ID is the unique identification number assigned to you as a verified PM-JAY beneficiary once your eligibility is confirmed through the Beneficiary Identification System (BIS). It’s printed on your Ayushman card and is what hospitals and the State Health Agency use to identify your record — you can find it on your card, or by logging into the beneficiary portal with your registered mobile number.
Key Takeaways
- Your PMJAY ID is different from your Aadhaar number, ration card number, or mobile number — it’s specific to your PM-JAY enrolment.
- It’s generated automatically once BIS verifies your eligibility and you complete e-KYC.
- You’ll find it printed on your physical or digital Ayushman card.
- If you can’t locate your card, you can retrieve your ID by logging into the beneficiary portal or the Ayushman App with your registered mobile number.
Where to Find Your PMJAY ID
| Source | How to check |
|---|---|
| Physical Ayushman card | Printed directly on the card itself |
| Digital/downloaded card (PDF) | Visible on the downloaded PDF, same as the physical card |
| Beneficiary portal (beneficiary.nha.gov.in) | Log in with your mobile number and OTP, then view your family record |
| Ayushman App | Log in the same way as the portal; your ID appears with your enrolment details |
Why Your PMJAY ID Matters
Hospitals and State Health Agencies use this ID to pull up your record quickly during admission, track pre-authorization for your treatment, and process claims with NHA — it’s the internal reference number for your enrolment, similar to how a bank account number identifies your account separately from your name or Aadhaar. If you don’t have your card handy when needed, quoting your registered mobile number to a hospital’s Ayushman Mitra (see our Ayushman Mitra guide) usually lets them locate your record without you needing to recite the ID from memory.
What If You’ve Lost Access to Your ID?
If you no longer have your physical card and can’t remember your ID, your fastest path is re-downloading your card through the beneficiary portal using your mobile number, ration card, or RSBY URN to look up your family record again. If your registered mobile number has also changed, a nearby CSC can help you re-verify and retrieve your details in person.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my PMJAY ID the same as my Aadhaar number?
No, your PMJAY ID is a separate number generated specifically for your PM-JAY enrolment once your eligibility is verified.
Where can I find my PMJAY ID?
It’s printed on your physical or digital Ayushman card, and also viewable by logging into the beneficiary portal or Ayushman App with your registered mobile number.
What do I do if I can’t find my PMJAY ID or my card?
Log into beneficiary.nha.gov.in with your mobile number to look up your family record again, or visit a nearby CSC for in-person help if your registered mobile number has changed.
Why do hospitals ask for my PMJAY ID?
It’s the reference number hospitals and the State Health Agency use to pull up your enrolment record, verify eligibility, and process pre-authorization and claims for your treatment.
Related: Ayushman Mitra guide, PM-JAY Beneficiary List guide, and How to Download Ayushman Card guide.
