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ABHA Health Card in Maharashtra

Digital health ID

A free 14-digit digital health ID that lets you store and share your medical records safely across hospitals and doctors.

Works the same across all of Maharashtra — including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Solapur, Kolhapur and every other district.

FeeFree
TimeInstant
ValidPermanent

When do you need this?

What to keep ready

Pick just one paper from each box.

Who you areAny one
Aadhaar with a linked mobile is easiest; a driving licence or PAN also works.
  • Aadhaar card
  • Driving licence
  • PAN card

How to apply for ABHA Health Card in Maharashtra online

Step by step.

  1. Open the official website. Go to abha.abdm.gov.in and click "Create ABHA number".
  2. Choose your ID. Pick Aadhaar (easiest), a driving licence, or PAN.If you choose Aadhaar, your mobile must be linked to it — the OTP comes there.
  3. Enter the number and OTP. Type your chosen ID number and the OTP sent to your mobile.
  4. Fill your details. Enter basic details like name, year of birth and gender if asked.
  5. Choose your ABHA address. Pick an ABHA address (like an email, e.g. yourname@abdm) from the suggestions.
  6. Download your card. Your 14-digit ABHA number is created — download your ABHA card.Your health records are shared only with your consent.
Sahaay never takes money, never asks for your OTP, and never asks for your Aadhaar, PAN or any documents. If anyone asks for these in Sahaay's name, it is a fraud.
This is the real government website
Go to the government website
Only a website ending in .gov.in is real. Never give money or your password to anyone.

Good to know

This is the central government's Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) and is completely free. Your health records are shared only with your consent.

Common questions

How do I apply for ABHA Health Card online?

You do it online on the official government website (abha.abdm.gov.in). Follow the 6 simple steps on this page — each step tells you exactly what to click.

Can I apply for ABHA Health Card from Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur or other cities in Maharashtra?

Yes. ABHA Health Card is done online on the same official Maharashtra portal, so the steps are identical wherever you live — Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Solapur, Kolhapur, Amravati and Navi Mumbai, and every other city and district in Maharashtra. Just follow the guide on this page.

How much does ABHA Health Card cost?

Free Sahaay itself is completely free and never charges you.

How long does ABHA Health Card take?

Instant

What documents are needed for ABHA Health Card?

Keep ready: Who you are. Any one document per group is enough.

What is the official website for ABHA Health Card?

The official government website is abha.abdm.gov.in. Sahaay links you straight to it — always check the address is the correct .gov.in site, and never share your OTP or password.