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Rastriya Arogya Nidhi - Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund
Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare
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Benefits
- Radiation treatment of all kinds including Radio Therapy and Gama Knife Surgery/GRT/MRT/Brachytherapy.
- Anti-Cancer Chemotherapy with supportive medication including hormonal therapy.
- Bone Marrow Transplantation- Allogenic& Autologous
- Diagnostic Procedures- including PET scan.
- Surgery for operable malignant tumours.
Eligibility
- The fund will provide financial assistance to patients, living below poverty line who is suffering from Cancer.
- Assistance is admissible for treatment in 27 Regional Cancer Centre(s) (RCC) only.
- Central Govt./State Govt. /PSU employees are not eligible for financial assistance from HMCPF.
- Grant from HMCPF would not be used where treatment /facilities for cancer treatment are available free of cost
Exclusions
- Central Govt./State Govt. /PSU employees are not eligible for financial assistance from Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund (HMCPF).
- Grant from HMCPF would not be used where treatment /facilities for cancer treatment are available free of cost.
Application Process
- An application form has been prescribed for this purpose, which is available free of cost and can also be downloaded from the following URL - https://main.mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/45662929341448017999_0.pdf
- Patient then need to fill the Application form in prescribed format.
- Once it is completely filled, patient or applicant need to get it duly signed/stamped by the treating doctor and Head of Department and countersigned by the Medical Superintendent from the Government hospital from where the patient is receiving treatment.
- After completing all the documentation work, Applicant/Patient should submit the application form along with required documents to the following –
Documents Required
- Application form in prescribed proforma duly signed by the treating doctor and countersigned by the Medical Superintendent of the Government hospital/institute.
- Monthly income of the patient/parents duly certified by the Block/Mandal Development Officer/ Tehsildar/ SDM/ Special Officer of Municipal Board/ District Officer, certifying that the beneficiary belongs to a family living below poverty line in the area of their jurisdiction indicating source of income . The original certificate is required for the purpose.
- Copy of the Ration Card duly attested by a Gazetted Officer with official seal
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether Central /State Government /PSU Employees Are Eligible For Financial Assistance?
No
Whether re-imbursement of medical expenditure already incurred is permissible?
In those cases of cancer patients, found eligible for financial assistance under RAN, medical treatment/operation in the interim period, between date of receipt of application form for assistance under Ran (complete in all respects) and date of communication of sanction for financial assistance under RAN, is permissible for assistance under RAN, within the sanctioned limit. Accordingly, reimbursement shall be allowed, of medical expenses already borne by the cancer patient and paid to the hospital/institute concerned within the sanctioned limit. Reimbursement of medical expenditure, of those cases of cancer patients, already incurred prior to date of receipt of application form (complete in all respects) for financial assistance under RAN, shall not be permissible.
What Is The Time Limit Set By The Grants Section To Process The Request Of The Applicant For Financial Limit.?
The application complete in all respect is processed with in a period of one month.
Whether The Grants Are Released In The Name Of The Patients.
The grants are released to the Medical Superintendent of the hospital, where the patient is being treated.
How Much Assistance Is Given To Each Patient Suffering From Cancer?
No upper limit has been fixed for availing financial assistance by the patient suffering from cancer. However, a Technical Committee has been constituted to scrutinize each case and recommend quantum of financial assistance.
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