Rastriya Arogya Nidhi - Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund
The scheme-component aims to provide financial assistance to poor patients living below the poverty line and suffering from cancer, for their treatment at 27 Regional Cancer Centers (RCCs).
About the Rastriya Arogya Nidhi - Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund Scheme
Started in 2009, the scheme-component “Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund (HMCPF) under the "Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN)” implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, aims to provide financial assistance to Below Poverty Line cancer patients through support up to ₹2,00,000/- (₹5,00,000/- in emergencies) at Regional Cancer Centres.
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Benefits
Financial Assistance: Up to ₹2,00,000 per patient; up to ₹5,00,000 in emergency cases.
> *Note:*
- _Individual cases, which require assistance of more than_ ₹5,00,000/- _will be sent to the Ministry for processing._- _The maximum financial assistance admissible under the Scheme will be ₹15,00,000/-_
List of the treatments under this scheme -
- 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.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be living Below Poverty Line.
- The applicant must be suffering from cancer.
> List of 27 Regional Cancer Centre(s):
- Kamala Nehru Memorial Hospital, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal.
- Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, Karnataka.
- Regional Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Acharya Harihar Regional Cancer Centre for Cancer Research &amp; Treatment, Cuttack, Orissa.
- Regional Cancer Control Society, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
- Cancer Hospital &amp; Research Centre, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
- Indian Rotary Cancer Institute (AIIMS), New Delhi.
- R.S.T. Hospital &amp; Research Centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- Pt. J.N.M. Medical College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education &amp; Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.
- Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, Srinagar.
- Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur.
- Government Medical College &amp; Associated Hospital, Bakshi Nagar, Jammu.
- Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- Gujarat Cancer Research Institute, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- MNJ Institute of Oncology, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
- Pondicherry Regional Cancer Society, JIPMER, Puducherry.
- Dr. B.B. Cancer Institute, Guwahati, Assam.
- Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar.
- Acharya Tulsi Regional Cancer Trust &amp; Research Institute (RCC), Bikaner, Rajasthan.
- Regional Cancer Centre, Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana.
- Civil Hospital, Aizawl, Mizoram.
- Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- Government Arignar Anna Memorial Cancer Hospital, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu.
- Cancer Hospital, Agartala, Tripura.
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How to Apply for Rastriya Arogya Nidhi - Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund
Application mode: Offline
Step 1: Download the prescribed application form (Refer Page No: 10, 11 and 12).
Step 2: Complete the form in the prescribed format, ensuring all required sections are accurately filled.
Step 3: Get the form signed and stamped by the treating doctor/ Head of Department (HOD). Also, ensure it is countersigned by the Medical Superintendent of the Government hospital where the patient is receiving treatment.
Step 4: Once all signatures are obtained and the form is fully completed, submit the application form along with all required documents to the concerned Government hospital.
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Exclusions
- Central Govt./State Govt. /PSU employees are not eligible for financial assistance from the 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rastriya Arogya Nidhi - Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund scheme?
Started in 2009, the scheme-component “Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund (HMCPF) under the "Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN)” implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, aims to provide financial assistance to Below Poverty Line cancer pat…
Who is eligible for Rastriya Arogya Nidhi - Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund?
The applicant must be living Below Poverty Line. The applicant must be suffering from cancer. List of 27 Regional Cancer Centre(s): Kamala Nehru Memorial Hospital, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal. Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalor…
What benefits does Rastriya Arogya Nidhi - Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund provide?
Financial Assistance: Up to ₹2,00,000 per patient; up to ₹5,00,000 in emergency cases. Note: Individual cases, which require assistance of more than ₹5,00,000/- will be sent to the Ministry for processing.- The maximum financial assistance admissible under the Scheme will be ₹15,00,000/- List of th…
How can I apply for Rastriya Arogya Nidhi - Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund?
Step 1: Download the prescribed application form (Refer Page No: 10, 11 and 12). Step 2: Complete the form in the prescribed format, ensuring all required sections are accurately filled. Step 3: Get the form signed and stamped by the treating doctor/ Head of Department (HOD). Also, ensure it is cou…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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