The Thalolam Scheme, launched on 1st January 2010, is a free treatment initiative by the Government of Kerala under the Kerala Social Security Mission. It aims to provide free medical assistance to children below 18 years of age who are suffering from serious health conditions, particularly those in the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
Details of the Scheme:
The scheme covers children suffering from a range of serious diseases, including:
- Kidney diseases
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Cerebral Palsy
- Brittle Bone Disease
- Hemophilia
- Thalassemia
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Orthopedic deformities
- Neuro-Developmental Disabilities
- Congenital anomalies (e.g., Endosulfan victims)
- Accident cases requiring surgery
Hospitals Covered Under the Scheme:
The following hospitals offer free treatment under the Thalolam Scheme:
- Govt. Medical College Hospital, Trivandrum
- Govt. Medical College Hospital, Thrissur
- Govt. Medical College Hospital, Alappuzha
- S. A. T Hospital, Trivandrum
- Govt. Medical College Hospital, Kottayam
- IM C. H, Kozhikode
- Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode
- I.C.H.M.C. Kottayam
- Co-operative Medical College, Kannur
- Regional Cancer Center, Thiruvananthapuram
- District Hospital, Aluva, Ernakulam
- Sree Chithira Thirunal Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram
Benefits:
- Initial Assistance of ₹50,000/- for the treatment.
- Free treatment for children under 18 with serious diseases (as listed above).
- Additional financial assistance may be provided based on the decision of the Superintendent, Department Heads, and Radiotherapy Department.
Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a resident of Kerala.
- The patient must be below 18 years of age.
- The patient must belong to BPL (Below Poverty Line) families or families unable to afford treatment.
- The scheme covers diseases that are lethal or fatal (excluding cancer).
Application Process:
- Offline application process.
- The applicant should contact:
- Scheme counselor assigned to the respective hospitals.
- District Social Justice Officer in Kerala.
Note: There is no special application form. Based on the economic and social analysis done by counselors, eligible children will receive benefits.
Documents Required:
- Aadhaar/ Proof of Identity of the patient.
- Proof of age of the patient.
- Income certificate of the family.
- BPL card (if applicable).
- Ration card (if applicable).
- Residence certificate.
- Passport-size photograph of the patient.
- Patient’s medical reports.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- Is this scheme only for residents of Kerala?
Yes, the scheme is only for Kerala residents. - How much initial assistance will be provided?
₹50,000 is provided as initial assistance for treatment. - Can additional financial assistance also be provided?
Yes, additional financial assistance can be provided based on medical assessments. - Which types of patients can avail the benefits?
Patients with serious diseases like Kidney disease, Cardiovascular diseases, Cerebral Palsy, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Anemia, etc. - How can an applicant avail of the benefits?
By contacting the Scheme counselor or District Social Justice Officer for analysis and eligibility. - How will the beneficiary be selected under the scheme?
The economic and social analysis done by counselors will determine eligibility.