Delhi Arogya Kosh
About this scheme
"Delhi Arogya Kosh" is a registered society that provides financial assistance to needy eligible patients requiring treatment for illnesses, diseases, or medical interventions in Government Hospitals. Financial assistance of up to ₹5,00,000/- is provided for eligible treatment in Government Hospitals run by the Delhi Government, Central Government, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Autonomous Institutes, or Local Bodies in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The scheme also provides financial assistance for specified diagnostic imaging services and identified surgeries for eligible patients under the applicable guidelines. Eligible patients may also receive free identified surgeries through empanelled hospitals and specified diagnostic services through empanelled diagnostic centres, subject to the applicable conditions.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance for Treatment: Financial assistance of up to ₹5,00,000/- is provided for eligible treatment, illness, disease, or medical intervention in Government Hospitals run by Delhi Government or Central Government or Local Bodies or Autonomous Hospitals under State Government.
Who is Eligible
- Patients with annual family income up to ₹3,00,000/- are eligible.
- The patient should be a bonafide resident of Delhi for the last 3 years ( prior to the date of submission of the application).
- The patient requiring treatment for any illness/ treatment/ intervention in a Government Hospital run by Delhi Govt. /Central Govt. /AIIMS /Autonomous Institutes of the State Govt. /Local Bodies.
How to Apply
Online
Step 1: Download the application form.
Step 2: Check the List Of Dak Empanelled Hospitals For Free Surgery Scheme.
Step 3: A Complete application form along with all the requisite documents is processed by the concerned hospital and sent to the Director of General Health Services through e-office for his approval.
Step 4: Thereafter, the application needs approval from the Finance Department, GNCTD and is thence forwarded to Chairman, DAK for their approval, respectively.
Step 5: Financial Assistance up to Rs. 25,000/- is sanctioned at the level of Directorate General Of Health Services (DGHS), up to Rs. 1.5 lakh is sanctioned at the level of DGHS after approval of the finance department.
Step 6: Financial Assistance above Rs. 1.5 lakh upto Rs. 5 lakhs is sanctioned at the level of Chairman, DAK
Step 7: After the due approvals from the competent authority on rotation, the application comes back to Patient Welfare Cell and the sanctioned amount is issued in favour of the concerned Government Hospital through the ECS facility.
Step 8: The concerned hospital is informed regarding the patient and the sanctioned amount for further necessary action at the level of the hospital.
Step 9: The applicant, too, is informed through a letter sent by Speed-post and, if a contact number is available, telephonically.
Documents Required
Requisite documents for verification of INCOME (any one of the following):
- National Food Security Card for income less than ₹1,00,000/- per annum.
- Income Certificate issued from area SDM (or any other officer authorized on this behalf by the Revenue Department) for income up to ₹3,00,000/- per annum.
Requisite document for verification of DOMICILE for the last 03 years (any one of the following):
- Domicile Certificate issued from area SDM.
- Ration card.
- EPIC (Voter ID).
- Driving License.
- Passport.
- Extract from the Electoral Roll.
- Aadhar Card.
Note: In case the patient is a minor, Birth Certificate of the patient and the domicile proof of either of the parent (any one of the aforementioned documents).
Who Is Not Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is "Delhi Arogya Kosh"?
Delhi Arogya Kosh is a registered society that provides financial assistance to needy eligible patients for treatment of illnesses, diseases, and medical interventions in eligible Government Hospitals.
- What is the maximum financial assistance available under Delhi Arogya Kosh?
An eligible patient can receive financial assistance of up to ₹5,00,000/- under the applicable guidelines.
- Who can avail financial assistance under "Delhi Arogya Kosh"?
A patient having an annual family income of up to ₹3,00,000/-, being a bona fide resident of Delhi for the required period, and requiring eligible treatment in a Government Hospital can avail the assistance.
- What is the required Delhi residency period for treatment assistance?
The patient must be a bona fide resident of Delhi for the last 3 years preceding the date of submission of the application.
- Where should the patient be receiving treatment to obtain assistance?
The patient must be undergoing or requiring treatment in an eligible Government Hospital in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
- Which income documents can be submitted?
The applicant can submit an Income Certificate issued by the area Sub-Divisional Magistrate for income up to ₹3,00,000/- or a National Food Security Card for income less than ₹1,00,000/- per annum, as applicable.
- Which documents can be used to prove Delhi domicile?
The applicant can use a Domicile Certificate, Ration Card, Voter Identity Card, Driving License, Passport, Extract from the Electoral Roll, or Aadhaar Card, as applicable.
- Can a minor patient apply for assistance?
A minor patient can receive assistance subject to the applicable eligibility conditions, and the Birth Certificate of the patient along with domicile proof of either parent may be required.
- Where can the Delhi Arogya Kosh application be submitted?
The application can be submitted at the following address: Delhi Government Dispensary Building, S-1, 3rd Floor, School Block, Shakarpur, Delhi - 110092, or at the office of the Medical Superintendent or Medical Director of the concerned Government Hospital.
- Who can submit the application?
The application can be submitted by the patient or through the patient's representative.
- What medical document is required with the application?
The applicant must submit an original estimate certificate issued by the treating doctor indicating the disease, treatment required, and estimated expenditure, duly certified by the Medical Superintendent.
- Can Delhi Arogya Kosh provide assistance for diagnostic services and surgeries?
Delhi Arogya Kosh can provide financial assistance for specified diagnostic services and identified surgeries subject to the eligibility, referral, hospital, and other conditions prescribed under the applicable guidelines.
- How is the sanctioned financial assistance provided?
After the required approvals, the sanctioned amount is issued in favour of the concerned Government Hospital through the Electronic Clearing Service facility, and the applicant is informed through Speed Post and, where a contact number is available, telephonically.
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