Sarkari Yojana
Cancer Suraksha Scheme
About Cancer Suraksha Scheme
On 1st November 2008, the Government of Kerala introduced the “Cancer Suraksha Scheme” to help children below the age of 18 who have cancer and come from families too poor to pay for treatment. It operates under the Kerala Social Security Mission. Patients who qualify are enrolled and given a Patient Card, after which they are treated free of cost at designated hospitals. Should later checks reveal that a registered patient does not qualify, the assistance is discontinued immediately. Cancer was once regarded as an incurable killer, but progress in medical science has largely overcome it, and there is scientific evidence that childhood cancers can mostly be cured when treated early. Seeing how urgently poor families needed financial help to treat cancer victims, the Government of Kerala started this scheme. Funds have already been placed with hospital superintendents so that treatment is cashless, meaning eligible patients get the benefit straight from these hospitals without having to go to the Mission. Hospitals Covered under the Scheme:
1. Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram 1. Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram 1. Sree AvitamThirunal (SAT) Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram 1. Government Medical College Alapuzha 1. Government Medical College Kottayam 1. Government Medical College Thrissur 1. Government Medical College Kozhikode 1. Co-operative Medical College Pariyaram, Kannur 1. Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalassery, Kannur 1. Government General Hospital, Ernakulam 1. Institute of Maternal and Child Health, Kozhikode 1. Govt. Medical College Hospital, Ernakulam
Scheme Overview
State Government
Kerala Social Security Mission
Individual
01 Nov 2008
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Cancer Suraksha Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The scheme covers only patients from Kerala, so…
The scheme covers only patients from Kerala, so the applicant must reside in Kerala State.
It includes cancer patients aged up to 18…
It includes cancer patients aged up to 18 years who belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) groups.
The patient's family must be too poor to…
The patient's family must be too poor to meet the cost of treatment.
A confirmed cancer diagnosis is mandatory for inclusion
A confirmed cancer diagnosis is mandatory for inclusion.
Patients who have not yet turned 18 years…
Patients who have not yet turned 18 years and still require treatment remain eligible for one more year.
Benefits Provided
Cancer Suraksha Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Children under 18 years receive cancer treatment free…
Children under 18 years receive cancer treatment free of charge at designated Government hospitals across the state.
Hospitals meet the full treatment cost, investigations included,…
Hospitals meet the full treatment cost, investigations included, using funds supplied by the Mission.
Initially, spending per child is capped at ₹50,000/-
Initially, spending per child is capped at ₹50,000/-. Note: Hospitals may spend beyond this limit on the recommendation of a committee made up of the Oncologist/treating doctor, the Head of the Radiology Department, and the Superintendent, provided the Mission ratifies it.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The patient's Aadhaar/ Proof of Identity (copy)
The patient's Aadhaar/ Proof of Identity (copy)
A document proving the patient's age
A document proving the patient's age
A photocopy of the BPL card
A photocopy of the BPL card
A photocopy of the Ration card
A photocopy of the Ration card
A certificate of residence
A certificate of residence
One passport-size photo
One passport-size photo
A report or proof confirming that cancer has…
A report or proof confirming that cancer has been diagnosed
The Registered Patient Card issued under the scheme
The Registered Patient Card issued under the scheme
2008-11-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Cancer Suraksha Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Applicants wishing to receive the scheme's benefits can approach either of these authorities:
The Scheme counselor posted at selected/covered hospitals under…
The Scheme counselor posted at selected/covered hospitals under this scheme.
The District Social Justice Officer of the area
The District Social Justice Officer of the area.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. Patients over 18 years old are not eligible to apply under the scheme.
1. Patients already receiving free treatment in government hospitals are not eligible.
1. Patients who are not domiciled in Kerala state.
1. Those patients who avail of the pay ward facility and are eligible for medical reimbursement from other sources or have medical insurance are not eligible for this scheme.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.