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Union Budget 2022: National Digital Health Ecosystem announced; time to get a digital Health ID Card? Here’s how

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Published on February 2, 2022. EST READ TIME: 3 minutes

These days, the world is moving more and more towards digitization. It has really changed the way we interact and do business. And, the healthcare system has even embraced the digital way of moving forward. To encourage a digital healthcare system even further, the Central Government has launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) or National Digital Health Mission (NDHM). On February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced two very important updates for the healthcare sector. She announced about National Digital Health Ecosystem which will have digital registries of health providers and universal access to health facilities, and National Tele Mental Health programme, which will give access to quality mental health care services.

The aim for this 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. Here’s what you need to know.

What is a digital health ID card?

The digital health ID card is a digital identification card maintaining data (such as health records) about the cardholder. The health ID card is utilized for quick and tension-free way to digitally access and share the cardholder’s health records.

Who can apply?

People who are interested in creating a digital health ID and wishes to have their medical records available electronically should create a digital ID card.

What does it mean?

The digital health ID is a randomly generated unique 14-digit number used for identifying individuals, verifying them, and accessing their health records (only with their consent) across different healthcare stakeholders and systems.

How to apply?

The health ID card can be created by using a person’s basic details and Aadhaar or mobile number. Through this digital ID, cardholders have the option to link all of their health records digitally.

How does it work?

The card helps the cardholder to interact with verified health service providers and healthcare professionals and receive medical prescriptions, lab reports, and diagnoses.

Why do you need to create a digital health ID card?

The digital health ID card purpose is to make it easier to securely access, share and manage your medical records digitally. With a digital health card, your medical records can be stored in a secure and safe environment compared to physical medical documents.

A few advantages of a digital health ID card are as follows:

• It can be easily accessed through the mobile app.

• It can be managed and shared with participating facilities, healthcare professionals, and healthcare centers.

• Option to deactivate/delete the digital health ID.

• Personal medical records are easily accessible, reliable in a secure environment.

How to apply for NDHM health ID card registration online?

You can apply for the health ID in different ways.

• Health ID website

• NDHM Health Records mobile app

• Participating health facilities (public/private hospitals, health and wellness centres, and community health centers

Documents required for NDHM registration

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.

• Aadhaar number

• Mobile number

• Driving License (for generating the enrolment number)

Eligibility criteria:

Anyone who wants to be a part of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission is eligible to apply for the health ID. There are no specific criteria to generate a health ID card.

Conclusion

While the healthcare system is taking steps to digitally revolutionize its facilities, it is also the duty of people to participate in it and embrace these progressive changes. But one of the important steps to take of yourself is to buy health insurance and this can be done online as well. If you haven’t invested in a good health insurance policy, then you can go online and search for one, without further delay.

Disclaimer: The above information is for illustrative purpose only. For more details, please refer to policy wordings and prospectus before concluding the sales.

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