Complete Guide to AP DME Recognized Hospitals List 2026: Empanelled Network, Validity & Cashless Benefits
Everything Andhra Pradesh state government employees, retired pensioners, teachers, and their dependent family members need to know about finding empanelled network hospitals, checking recognition tenure validity, and availing 100% cashless treatment under the Employees Health Scheme (EHS).
Download Official AP DME Recognized Hospitals List PDF
Original government gazette empanelment notification document (Shared via Smart Sachivalayam Telegram)
What are AP DME Recognized Hospitals under EHS?
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Government of Andhra Pradesh (headquartered at Old GGH Campus, Hanumanpet, Vijayawada), is the apex statutory regulatory body responsible for inspecting, evaluating, and according official recognition to private hospitals, trust institutions, and corporate medical centers across Andhra Pradesh.
Under the landmark Employees Health Scheme (EHS) administered alongside the Dr. YSR Aarogyasri Health Care Trust, recognized hospitals are authorized to provide cashless secondary and tertiary healthcare services. This empanelment ensures that government servants, retired pensioners, and their recognized dependents receive standardized clinical treatment without paying upfront medical expenses for listed surgical and medical therapies.
How to Avail Cashless Treatment at an EHS Recognized Hospital
Verify Hospital Validity
Use our live directory search above to check if the hospital is currently Active and has recognition for your required medical specialty (e.g. Cardiology, Nephrology, Oncology).
Visit EHS / Aarogyamithra Counter
Upon admission, present your EHS Health Card (or digital E-Card), Aadhaar Card, and doctor's referral slip at the hospital's dedicated Aarogyamithra helpdesk.
Online Pre-Authorization
The hospital MEDCO (Medical Coordinator) submits diagnostic records and clinical estimates online to the Aarogyasri Trust for electronic pre-authorization approval within 2 to 6 hours.
Cashless Admission & Discharge
All package-listed charges—including surgery fees, bed charges, nursing, implants, and post-discharge medications up to 10 days—are settled directly by the government with zero out-of-pocket payment.
Major Healthcare Districts in Andhra Pradesh
The 892 recognized hospitals are distributed across key medical hubs in the state:
Visakhapatnam & North Coast
Major multi-specialty hubs including KIMS-ICON, SevenHills, Care Hospitals, Indus, and Apollo Hospitals serving Vizag, Vizianagaram, and Srikakulam.
Vijayawada & Guntur (Capital Region)
Super-specialty cardiology, oncology, and nephrology centers including Manipal, Ramesh Hospitals, NRI General Hospital, and Pinnamaneni Siddhartha.
Rayalaseema Region
Tertiary medical hubs across Tirupati (SVIMS), Kurnool Medical Hub, Anantapur, and Kadapa providing comprehensive regional coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions (EHS Hospital Recognition FAQ)
What is an AP DME Recognized Hospital under EHS? ▾
An AP DME Recognized Hospital is a private, trust, or government healthcare institution empanelled by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Government of Andhra Pradesh. These hospitals are authorized to provide cashless inpatient surgeries, therapies, and medical management to state government employees, pensioners, and their recognized dependents under the Employees Health Scheme (EHS).
How do I check if an EHS hospital's recognition is still active or expired? ▾
You can check validity instantly using the Status Filter strip in our directory tool above. Hospitals marked Active have valid tenure with DME. Those marked Expiring Soon have less than 6 months remaining, and Expired indicates that the empanelment tenure ended on the DME reference date pending official inspection renewal.
Can AP government employees get emergency treatment at non-empanelled hospitals? ▾
Yes. In life-threatening emergencies (such as acute cardiac arrest, road traffic accidents, stroke), beneficiaries treated at non-empanelled hospitals can submit an Emergency Medical Reimbursement (EMR) claim. The claim must be submitted through the EHS online portal along with an emergency certificate signed by the treating surgeon, itemized bills, and discharge summary within the specified timeframe.
Which medical specialties are recognized under DME empanelment? ▾
Over 200 specialties are covered, including General Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTVS), Orthopedics & Joint Replacements, Nephrology (Dialysis & Kidney Care), Neurology & Neurosurgery, Medical and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Care), Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, and ENT.