A scheme to provide financial assistance to poor patients living below poverty line and suffering from cancer, for their treatment at 27 Regional cancer centers (RCCs).
Department: · Level: central
Financial assistance of â‚ą5,00,000/- (Rs. Five lakh only) is provided towards treatment. > ***Note:*** - _Individual cases, which require assistance of more than_ â‚ą5,00,000/- _will be sent to the Ministry for processing._- _The maximum financial assistance admissible under the Scheme will be â‚ą15,00,000/-_ **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 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
**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. <br>