Financial assistance of ₹5,00,000/- (Rs. Five lakh only) is provided towards treatment.
> ***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.
Eligibility (who can apply)
**Eligibility for Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund (HMCPF) within RAN :**
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
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** Download the [prescribed application form ](https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/RAN_Guideline_2019_0.pdf)(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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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Rastriya Arogya Nidhi - Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund / what is the eligibility?
**Eligibility for Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund (HMCPF) within RAN :**
- 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.
- Centr...
What are the benefits of Rastriya Arogya Nidhi - Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund?
Financial assistance of ₹5,00,000/- (Rs. Five lakh only) is provided towards treatment.
> ***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 Schem...
How to apply online for Rastriya Arogya Nidhi - Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** Download the [prescribed application form ](https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/RAN_Guideline_2019_0.pdf)(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:** Ge...