Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Level | Central |
| Run by | Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare, Department of Health and Family Welfare |
| Field | Health & Wellness |
| How to apply | Offline |
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Overview
A health scheme by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for financially poor patients to defray a part of the expenditure on Hospitalization/treatment in Government Hospitals,for life threatening diseases covered under Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN), in cases where free medical facilities aren't there.
A health scheme by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for financially poor patients to defray a part of the expenditure on Hospitalization/treatment in Government Hospitals,for life threatening diseases covered under Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN), in cases where free medical facilities are not available. Only those having annual family income up to Rs. 1.25,000/- and below are eligible for financial assistance from Health Minister’s Discretionary Grant (HMDG). Under this scheme, Financial assistance is provided towards treatment in Government hospitals including super specialty Government hospitals / institutes.
Further facts from the listing
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Maximum age | 80 years |
Benefits
Financial assistance towards treatment in Government hospitals including super specialty Government hospitals / institutes.
- Financial Assistance of Rs. 50,000/- if the estimated cost of treatment is up to Rs. 1,00,000/- .
- Financial Assistance of Rs. 75,000/- if the estimated cost of treatment is above Rs. 1,00,000/- & up to Rs. 1,50,000/-.
- Financial Assistance of Rs. 1,00,000/- if the estimated cost of treatment is above Rs. 1,50,000/-.
Eligibility
- Age
- Up to 80 years
- Family income
- Up to Rs. 1 lakh a year
- The applicant must not be an employee of either Central or State Govt.
- The applicant must have been Hospitalized / Undergoing Treatment in a Government Hospital (including super specialty Government hospitals / institutes).
- The Total Annual Family Income of the applicant must not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum.
Who cannot apply
The following cases are not eligible to avail benefits under HMDG:
- Prolonged treatment involving recurring expenditure is not permissible.
- diseases of common nature where treatment is not expensive.
- T.B. cases
- Cases for treatment in private hospital.
- Central as well as State Government employees.
Documents
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Application steps
Offline
Step 1:
The application form can be downloaded from the following link:
https://main.mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/4451946500hmdgappl_1_1_0.pdf
https://main.mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/4451946500hmdgappl_1_1_0.pdf
Take print of the application form and duly fill the mandatory fields.
https://main.mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/4451946500hmdgappl_1_1_0.pdf
The duly filled application needs to be submitted to either of the following: Doctor / HOD / Medical Superintendent of the Hospital.https://main.mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/4451946500hmdgappl_1_1_0.pdf
Questions and answers
I am admitted in a government hospital and the expenditure on my treatment is expected to be beyond Rs. 50,000/-. What is the maximum amount of financial assistance I can expect through this grant?
Financial Assistance of Rs. 50,000/- if the estimated cost of treatment is up to Rs. 1,00,000/- .
Is the assistance provided as a lump sum or on monthly basis?
The assistance is provided as per the requirement of the treatment and can be monthly or lumpsum.
What would be the mode of payment of the financial assistance?
The assistance will either be paid in cash or paid online.
Are there any exclusions to the eligible beneficiaries?
Yes, the following are not eligible to avail benefits under HMDG:
Prolonged treatment involving recurring expenditure is not permissible.
diseases of common nature where treatment is not expensive.
T.B. cases
Cases for treatment in private hospital.
Central as well as State Government employees.
How do I know if a field in the application form is mandatory?
The mandatory fields have a red asterisk (*) mark at the end.
Can I submit the application form online?
No, the application needs to submitted offline.
What do I write in “Itemwise breakup of expenditure” field. Where do I get it from?
The Itemwise breakup of expenditure can be requested from the hospital staff.
In the application, can I request for treatment in private hospital?
No, cases for treatment in private hospital are not entertained under this grant.
Official portal and guidelines
Applications are submitted only on the provider's own portal. jsrr.in does not accept forms, documents or fees.
Documents from the provider
- Guidelines main.mohfw.gov.in
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