The Government of India provides a wide range of health and welfare documents to ensure every citizen — from the economically vulnerable to government employees — has access to subsidised healthcare and social security benefits. This category is your complete reference guide to all major health-linked documents in India.

The ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) card, also known as the Health ID, is the foundation of India's Digital Health Mission. It creates a unique 14-digit health ID for every citizen to securely store and share their medical records digitally. Generating your ABHA ID on the ABDM portal takes under 5 minutes with just your Aadhaar.

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) Golden Card provides eligible families with up to ₹5 lakh per year in cashless hospitalisation coverage at empanelled government and private hospitals. Checking your eligibility and downloading your Ayushman Bharat card is done through the official beneficiary portal using your ration card or registered mobile number.

For citizens with physical, mental, or visual impairments, the Disability Certificate (also called PwD Certificate) is the primary document to access reservations in government jobs, educational institutions, and special railway concessions. It is issued by a government-certified medical authority and is linked to the Unique Disability ID (UDID) on the Swavlamban portal.

Government employees and pensioners access specialised health coverage through the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) card and the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) card. Employees of establishments covered under ESIC can obtain the ESIC Pehchan card for medical benefits. For unorganised sector workers, the e-Shram card registration also unlocks accident insurance and welfare scheme benefits.

The Maternity Benefit Act provides paid maternity leave and associated entitlements — proper documentation of this benefit is essential for both salaried and registered unorganised sector women workers. The Blood Group Certificate, Mental Health Certificate, and Medical Fitness Certificate are also included here as supporting health documents required for driving licences, school admissions, passport applications, and employment background checks.