Sarkari Yojana
Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme
About Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, launched the “Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme” to offer affordable health insurance to people with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, and Multiple Disabilities. It provides coverage of up to ₹1,00,000/-, renewable every financial year.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Anyone with at least one disability recognised…
Anyone with at least one disability recognised under the National Trust Act, 1999, holding a valid disability certificate, is eligible.
Benefits Provided
Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
1. Health insurance coverage: Covers various expenses up to ₹1,00,000/-.1. Outpatient department (OPD) treatment: Covers medicines, pathology, diagnostic tests, and the like.1. Regular medical checkups: For individuals with disabilities who aren't currently unwell.1. Dental care: Preventive dentistry services.1. Surgery: To stop a disability worsening further, or to address existing disabilities, including congenital ones.1. Non-surgical/hospitalization: Covers non-surgical treatment and any related hospital stay.1. Ongoing therapies: For managing disability and its complications.1. Alternative medicine: Covers alternative treatment options. Health insurance coverage: Up to ₹1,00,000/- bifurcation for various expenses.
Section I: Hospitalization
: Hospitalisation expenses are capped overall at ₹55,000/-, covering:
Corrective surgeries for an existing disability, including a…
Corrective surgeries for an existing disability, including a congenital one (capped at ₹15,000/- under Sec I(A); anything else falls within Sec I(A)'s overall ₹40,000/- limit, apart from these corrective surgeries)
Non-surgical treatment or hospitalisation costs, covered up to…
Non-surgical treatment or hospitalisation costs, covered up to ₹15,000/-.
Section II: Outpatient Department (OPD)
: OPD treatment is capped overall at ₹19,000/-, split as:
OPD treatment -- medicines, pathology, diagnostic tests, etc
OPD treatment -- medicines, pathology, diagnostic tests, etc. -- covered up to ₹15,000/-.
Preventive dentistry, covered up to ₹4,000/-
Preventive dentistry, covered up to ₹4,000/-.
Section III
Section III: Ongoing Therapies
₹20,000/- in total goes toward ongoing therapies aimed…
₹20,000/- in total goes toward ongoing therapies aimed at limiting the disability's impact.
Section IV
Section IV: Alternative Medicine (AYUSH)
AYUSH-system treatment is reimbursable up to ₹4,000/-
AYUSH-system treatment is reimbursable up to ₹4,000/-.
Section V
Section V: Transportation
Medical-treatment-related transport costs are covered up to ₹2,000/-
Medical-treatment-related transport costs are covered up to ₹2,000/-.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Enrollment Process:
For BPL (Enrolment Fee - ₹250/-)
1. - 1. Disability certificate (self-attested), issued by the District Hospital or appropriate Government authority, plus the BPL card
Address proof
Address proof
Proof of payment
Proof of payment.
For APL (if family income up to ₹ 15,000/- Per Month) (Enrolment Fee - ₹250/-)
1. - 1. Disability certificate issued by the District
Hospital or appropriate Government authority (self-attested)
Hospital or appropriate Government authority (self-attested)
Address proof
Address proof
Proof of payment
Proof of payment
Income certificate (self-attested) of the parent/guardian, from the…
Income certificate (self-attested) of the parent/guardian, from the competent authority as issued by the State.
For APL (if family income above ₹15,000/- Per Month) (Enrolment Fee - ₹550/-)
1. - 1. Disability certificate (self-attested) issued
by the competent authority as issued by the
by the competent authority as issued by the
State
State
Address proof
Address proof
Proof of payment
Proof of payment.
For Renewal:
For BPL:
1. - 1. BPL card.
Address proof, in case of a change of…
Address proof, in case of a change of address.
For APL (if family income up to ₹ 15,000/- Per Month) (Renewal Fee - ₹250/-)
1. - 1. Address proof, in case of a change of address
Income certificate (self-attested) of the parent/guardian, from the…
Income certificate (self-attested) of the parent/guardian, from the competent authority as issued by the State
Proof of payment
Proof of payment.
For APL (if family income above ₹15,000/- Per Month) (Renewal Fee - ₹500/-)
1. - 1. Proof of payment
Address proof, in case of a change of…
Address proof, in case of a change of address.
For Claim Process:
A copy of the Niramaya card, or the Health ID Card number.
Self-attested copy of the Disability Certificate.
All original prescription papers from the doctor.
All original bills for Hospital/Medicine/Doctor fee/Therapy fee/Conveyance, etc.
All reports, in original.
Complete bank details of the beneficiary:
Name of the account holder.
Account No./Bank Name/Branch/(City & State).
Bank account IFSC Code.
Note:
Need for ORIGINAL REPORTS / FILMS LIKE MRI, X-RAY, ULTRASOUNDS ETC.:
Claims can only be settled with original documents, including the film itself.
Prescription for Ongoing Therapies:
A doctor's prescription is needed at least once every six months, clearly stating the therapy category and its duration; after that, documents from a Rehabilitation Professional covering the therapy, plus related bills, are also acceptable. Whoever writes the prescription must be a valid medical practitioner holding a valid licence/degree under Medical Council rules.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Enrolment process:
The PwD's parent/guardian visits the nearest Registered Organization…
The PwD's parent/guardian visits the nearest Registered Organization (RO), carrying the required documents, to enrol in Niramaya.
The RO completes the Niramaya application form online…
The RO completes the Niramaya application form online and uploads scanned documents once it has verified the originals.
Once enrolment is approved, each beneficiary gets a…
Once enrolment is approved, each beneficiary gets a Health ID No./card, downloadable online or via the RO. Scheme Renewal process:
The beneficiary's parent/guardian can renew online by logging…
The beneficiary's parent/guardian can renew online by logging into the Niramaya website and entering: Policy Period, Beneficiary ID, UDID No/Enrolment no, and Date of Birth.
The RO checks that the documents are valid
The RO checks that the documents are valid.
Pay the application fee online
Pay the application fee online.
Once payment is received, the RO/beneficiary is notified…
Once payment is received, the RO/beneficiary is notified via the website that the renewal covers another year. Scheme Claim Process : Every Niramaya claim must go to the insurance provider's centres in the prescribed Claim Form, with relevant vouchers/bills etc. attached -- ideally within 30 days of treatment or hospital discharge.
Log into https://portal.mediassist.in, the MediAssist Employee portal (username
Log into https://portal.mediassist.in, the MediAssist Employee portal (username: @NATIONALTRUST.Com; password: the beneficiary's date of birth, e.g. DD-MM-YYYY).
The Mediassist App can also be downloaded from the Android/Apple/Window store on your phone Username - @NATIONALTRUST.Com and password will be DD-MM-YYYY (Date of Birth of the Beneficiary]
Select Submit Claim and fill in the details…
Select Submit Claim and fill in the details to generate the claim form.
Once everything is filled in, click "Save and…
Once everything is filled in, click "Save and Next". On the 3rd page, update your employee KYC documents (a one-time step).
Upload the relevant documents
Upload the relevant documents.
On the final page, "Declaration and Claim Submission",…
On the final page, "Declaration and Claim Submission", select the ailment type.
Upload soft copies of the documents
Upload soft copies of the documents.
Acknowledge the declaration and click Submit to generate…
Acknowledge the declaration and click Submit to generate the claim form successfully.
An auto-generated email containing the claim form is…
An auto-generated email containing the claim form is sent to your registered Email ID. Dedicated helpline for claims : 040-68178569/71326135. To register or track your Claim, please contact MediAssist at: Phone: 040-68213648 | Toll Free – 1800 572 9792 For any query regarding reimbursement of claim, email to MediAssist TPA on – niramayaat]mediassistdot]in
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
PROCESS FOR OFFLINE CLAIM SUBMISSION:
Go to
Go to: https://mediassisttpa.in
Click "Download Claim Form", or visit – https://mediassisttpa.in/#claim-forms
Click "Download Claim Form", or visit – https://mediassisttpa.in/#claim-forms
Click "Claim Form Insured (Part A)" to download…
Click "Claim Form Insured (Part A)" to download the claim form as a PDF.
Complete the claim form, attach the required documents,…
Complete the claim form, attach the required documents, and send them to Mediassist TPA at this address: MEDI ASSIST INSURANCE TPA PRIVATE LIMITED, 1st Floor, Block D, Noida Sector 3, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, PIN- 201301 Phone: 040-68213648, Toll Free – 1800 572 9792
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
- The scheme will be available in the entire country except J&K. The scheme further envisages that there shall be.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.
