Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund

Key facts

Benefit	₹2 lakh (one-time)
Who	Patients below poverty line suffering from cancer
How paid	Through Regional Cancer Centres
Implemented by	Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Official portal	mohfw.gov.in
Application window	Open all year for eligible cancer patients.

Benefits

Beneficiaries can receive a one-time financial assistance of up to ₹2,00,000 for cancer treatment. This amount is processed through designated Regional Cancer Centres.

Who can apply

poor household

This fund is available to patients living below the poverty line who are diagnosed with cancer. Central and state government employees, as well as employees of public sector undertakings, are not eligible for this assistance.

Who is not eligible

Central Govt. employees
State Govt. employees
PSU employees
Patients with free treatment available

How to apply

To apply for assistance, patients must complete a prescribed application form and submit it along with required documents.

Download the application form from the official website.
Fill out the application form completely.
Get the form signed by the treating doctor and countersigned by the Medical Superintendent.
Prepare the required documents, including an income certificate and an attested copy of the Ration Card.
Submit the completed application form and documents to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in New Delhi.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Application form signed by treating doctor and countersigned by Medical Superintendent
Income certificate from relevant authority
Attested copy of Ration Card

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all required documents are submitted and the application form is correctly filled and signed by the treating doctor and Medical Superintendent.
Payment not received	Check with the Medical Superintendent of the hospital for the status of the grant release.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for financial assistance under this fund?

Patients living below the poverty line and suffering from cancer are eligible for assistance, while government employees are excluded.

What documents are required to apply?

Applicants need to submit a signed application form, an income certificate, and an attested copy of their Ration Card.

How long does it take to process the application?

The application is typically processed within one month if all documents are complete.

Can I get reimbursement for medical expenses already incurred?

Reimbursement is allowed for expenses incurred after the application is submitted, but not for costs incurred before that.

How much financial assistance can a patient receive?

Each patient can receive up to ₹2,00,000, with higher amounts requiring special approval.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.