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Financial Assistance Schemes
1. Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN)
Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) is a financial assistance scheme implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, to support economically weaker patients suffering from life-threatening diseases, including cancer, who require treatment in Government hospitals.
Objective
The scheme aims to ensure that patients from economically weaker sections are able to access life-saving treatment without financial hardship.
Eligibility
Patients belonging to economically weaker sections, including those holding the following ration cards:
- AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) Ration Card
- PHH (Priority Household) Ration Card
Financial Assistance
- Financial assistance of up to ₹15 lakh may be provided for treatment of life-threatening diseases.
Coverage
The assistance may be utilized for:
- Surgical procedures
- Chemotherapy and radiotherapy
- Cost of medicines
- Diagnostic investigations and other essential treatment procedures
Application Process
Patients may approach the Supervisor Scheme of MCC (PGIOSR). The hospital will forward the application with required medical and financial documents to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for approval.
2. Health Minister’s Discretionary Grant (HMDG)
The Health Minister’s Discretionary Grant (HMDG) is a financial assistance scheme of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, aimed at providing financial support to poor patients undergoing treatment for serious illnesses.
Objective
To provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged patients who require specialized treatment in Government hospitals.
Eligibility
Patients belonging to economically weaker sections, particularly those holding:
- AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana) Ration Card
- PHH (Priority Household) Ration Card
Financial Assistance
- Financial assistance of up to ₹1.25 lakh may be sanctioned under this scheme.
Coverage
The grant may be used for:
- Hospital treatment expenses
- Life-saving medicines
- Diagnostic procedures and specialized medical interventions
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted through the treating hospital with:
- Medical certificate from the treating doctor
- Income certificate / ration card copy
- Identity and address proof
- Treatment estimate
The hospital forwards the application to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for consideration and sanction. Patients may approach the Supervisor Scheme of MCC (PGIOSR) for additional information
Accrediation
Address
MALABAR CANCER CENTRE (POST GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF ONCOLOGY SCIENCES & RESEARCH), Moozhikkara (P.O), Thalassery, Kannur District, Kerala, India-670103
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