Sarkari Yojana
Family Planning Indemnity Scheme
About Family Planning Indemnity Scheme
Goa’s Directorate of Health Services launched the “Family Planning Indemnity Scheme” to compensate for death, failure or complications after sterilization operations, easing the financial strain and risk tied to family planning procedures. Compensation runs from ₹60,000/- where sterilization fails up to ₹4,00,000/- for death after sterilization, and treatment costs of up to ₹50,000/- are covered for complications that arise within 60 days of the operation.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Family Planning Indemnity Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
For Beneficiary (Person who underwent Sterilization)
The person must have had a sterilization operation…
The person must have had a sterilization operation under the family planning program.
The operation must have been done at an…
The operation must have been done at an authorised health facility.
Documentary proof of the sterilization procedure must be…
Documentary proof of the sterilization procedure must be available. For Claimant (Family Member or Legal Representative)
Where the person who was sterilized has died…
Where the person who was sterilized has died or is incapacitated, a legal claimant or family member may apply.
The claimant must be legally authorised to act…
The claimant must be legally authorised to act for the beneficiary if the beneficiary has died or cannot claim. Conditions Complications, failure or death must be reported within the time limits laid down in the scheme guidelines. Claims must go through the proper medical channels and carry certification from authorised medical officers.
Benefits Provided
Family Planning Indemnity Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Section A:
For death after sterilization (including death during the operation) in hospital or within 7 days of discharge - ₹4,00,000/-. Section B: For death after sterilization occurring 8-30 days after discharge - ₹1,00,000/-. Section C: Where the sterilization fails - ₹60,000/-. Section D: For hospital treatment of complications following sterilization, and for up to 60 days - actual expenses, capped at ₹50,000/-. Conditions
The compensation must be accepted as a full…
The compensation must be accepted as a full and final settlement, leaving no further right to claim. The claimant must vouch for the accuracy of every particular given; false statements lead to loss of compensation. The claimant must accept that the compensation covers every aspect of the claim and that no extra benefits will follow.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Records relating to the failed sterilization operation, in…
Records relating to the failed sterilization operation, in original plus one set of photocopies.
The Claim Form (Claim Form cum Medical Certificate)
The Claim Form (Claim Form cum Medical Certificate).
The Consent Form cum Application Form signed for…
The Consent Form cum Application Form signed for the sterilization operation.
The original New Sterilization Certificate
The original New Sterilization Certificate.
The New Case Paper
The New Case Paper.
The hospital Admit Paper
The hospital Admit Paper.
The Discharge Card
The Discharge Card.
The Old Case Paper
The Old Case Paper.
The original Old Ligation Certificate
The original Old Ligation Certificate.
Aadhaar Card and Election Card of the husband…
Aadhaar Card and Election Card of the husband as well as the wife.
Birth certificates of both children
Birth certificates of both children.
The beneficiary's bank details, with 2 photocopies
The beneficiary's bank details, with 2 photocopies.
A death certificate (for death claims)
A death certificate (for death claims).
Original bills, receipts and prescriptions (for claims on…
Original bills, receipts and prescriptions (for claims on complication treatment costs). Document Format Requirements Sterilization and ligation certificates must be submitted in original. Identity documents and bank details are to be given as photocopies. Medical records need attestation by authorised medical officers. Every form must be filled in completely and signed by the claimant.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Family Planning Indemnity Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Initial Reporting and Documentation - Go to the…
Initial Reporting and Documentation
Go to the health facility where the sterilization was carried out and inform the Medical Superintendent or Health Officer of the death, failure or complication.
Start gathering all required papers from the relevant sources, including original sterilization certificates, case papers, identity documents and bank details.
Form Completion and Medical Certification - Fill in…
Form Completion and Medical Certification
Fill in Part A of the
Claim Form cum Medical Certificate
correctly with personal details, information on the sterilization operation and the nature of the claim.
Hand the medical records and completed Part A to the Chief Medical Officer or an equivalent designated district-level officer for medical certification.
Application Submission - Obtain the medically certified claim…
Application Submission
Obtain the medically certified claim form (with Part A and Part B completed) from the certifying officer.
Lodge the full application, with all required originals and photocopies, at the
respective health facility
where the sterilization took place.
Follow-up and Verification - Keep in touch with…
Follow-up and Verification
Keep in touch with the health facility to follow the case as it goes through review by the District Indemnity Scheme Committee.
Supply any extra information or documents the committee asks for during verification.
Payment Processing - After verification, the District Committee…
Payment Processing
After verification, the District Committee sends the case to the state office (State Health Society) for final approval and processing.
Once the state approves, the compensation is paid straight into the beneficiary's bank account given in the claim form.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.