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Facing a serious illness and worried about treatment costs? The Health Minister’s Discretionary Grant (HMDG) could be your lifeline. This government initiative aims to help financially weak patients get treatment for critical diseases in government hospitals.

What Is This Scheme?

The Health Minister’s Discretionary Grant is a special fund set up by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. It's designed to help people who are struggling to afford treatment for dangerous diseases. The grant covers a part of the expenses incurred during hospitalization or treatment in government healthcare facilities. It’s particularly helpful when free medical services aren't enough or available for the specific condition.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme is for individuals who are facing financial hardship while undergoing treatment for serious illnesses. The main focus is on patients who have an annual family income of ₹1,25,000 or less. You must be undergoing treatment or have been hospitalized in a government hospital, including super-specialty government institutes, to be eligible.

Why This Scheme Is Important

Access to quality healthcare shouldn't be a luxury. This grant plays a crucial role in ensuring that even the poorest sections of society can receive treatment for life-threatening diseases without facing crippling debt. By covering a portion of the medical expenses, the scheme aims to reduce the financial burden on families and allow them to focus on recovery.

Objective

This scheme by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare provides financial support to poor patients for hospitalization and treatment of life-threatening diseases in government hospitals, especially when free medical facilities are not available.

Benefits

Functional household tap connection(FHTC) to households, Schools, Anganwadi centres, GP buildings, Health centres, wellness centres and community buildings. (Priority in quality affected areas, villages in drought prone and desert areas)The scheme shall provide FHTC in every household with three delivery points (taps), viz. kitchen, washing & bathing area and toilet, to keep water clean and prevent misuse.Out of the three, only one tap per household will be funded under JJM.Other Benefits:

Monitoring functionality of tap connections.

Promotion and ensure voluntary ownership among local community by way of contribution in cash, kind and/ or labour and voluntary labour (shramdaan)

Assistance in ensuring sustainability of water supply system, i.e. water source, water supply infrastructure, and funds for regular O&M

Empowering and development of human resource in the sector such that the demands of construction, plumbing, electrical, water quality management, water treatment, catchment protection, O&M, etc. are taken care of in short and long term

Awareness on various aspects and significance of safe drinking water and involvement of stakeholders in manner that make water everyone's busine

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Scheme Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

You should not be an employee of the Central or State Government.
You must be currently undergoing treatment or have been hospitalized in a Government Hospital (this includes super specialty Government hospitals/institutes).
Your total annual family income must not be more than ₹1,00,000/- per year.

How To Apply

To apply for this grant, you need to submit a form offline. Here’s what you need to do:

Fill out the application form in the prescribed format. This form needs to be signed by the treating doctor and then countersigned by the Medical Superintendent of the Government hospital or institute where you are receiving treatment.
Submit the completed application form along with all the required documents to the concerned authority.

Note: The scheme details and application process are managed by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Please refer to official notifications for any updates or specific submission addresses.

Documents Required

A duly completed application form, signed by the treating doctor and countersigned by the Medical Superintendent of the Government hospital/institute.
A certificate from the BDO/Tehsildar/Collector/SDM that clearly states the occupation and monthly/yearly income of you and your family members from all sources. This certificate must include the full name, designation, telephone number, and complete official address of the issuing authority.
A copy of your ration card.

FAQ’s

Can I apply for treatment in a private hospital under this grant?

No, this grant is strictly for treatment in government hospitals. Applications for treatment in private hospitals are not accepted.

What kind of medical expenses does this grant cover?

This grant is primarily for life-threatening diseases and covers a part of the expenditure on hospitalization and treatment in government hospitals, especially when free facilities are not available for the specific condition.

How do I know which fields in the application form are compulsory?

Mandatory fields in the application form are usually marked with a red asterisk (*). Please fill in all such fields.

If my treatment costs ₹1.10 lakh, how much financial aid can I get?

If the estimated cost of your treatment is above ₹1,00,000/- but not more than ₹1,50,000/-, you can receive financial assistance of ₹75,000/-.

Is there any help available if I have ongoing treatment costs that keep recurring?

No, this grant is not for prolonged treatments that involve recurring expenses or for common diseases that are not expensive to treat.

I'm unsure about the 'Itemwise breakup of expenditure' section. What should I put there?

You can request the 'Itemwise breakup of expenditure' from the hospital staff or the treating department. They will be able to provide you with the necessary details.

Is it possible to submit my application online?

No, the application process for the Health Minister’s Discretionary Grant requires you to submit the form offline.

Which specific diseases are covered under the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) for this grant?

The grant covers life-threatening diseases that are listed under the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN). You should confirm with the hospital or refer to official RAN guidelines for a complete list.

What are the eligibility criteria for government employees?

Government employees, whether from the Central or State Government, are not eligible to receive benefits under this grant.

Will the money be paid directly to the hospital or to me?

The financial assistance can be provided either in cash or through an online payment, depending on the circumstances and the process followed by the managing authority.