The Chief Minister’s Free Cancer Chemotherapy Scheme was launched by the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Arunachal Pradesh on August 1, 2017. The scheme aims to alleviate the financial burden on cancer patients by providing free chemotherapy medicines. The scheme offers free medicines for cancer treatment up to ₹10.00 lakh per person per year, with the goal of providing comprehensive treatment at no cost to the patient.
Benefits
- Free medicines for cancer treatment worth up to ₹10.00 lakh per person per year (₹5.00 lakh for 6 months).
- Free consultation and counseling.
- The benefit is available throughout the entire duration of the treatment.
Objective:
- To reduce the high expenditure on cancer treatment for patients.
- To provide free chemotherapy for all types of cancer at any stage.
Important Features
- The MoU signed with TATA Memorial Hospital Mumbai allows for the procurement of medicines at concessional rates.
- The scheme will cater to up to 1,000 patients per year.
Eligibility:
- Regular State Government employees and their dependents are eligible for this scheme.
Application Process:
Offline
- Visit the nearest State Tertiary Cancer Centre and contact the Nodal Officer for the scheme.
- Obtain the application form in the prescribed format from the State Tertiary Cancer Centre.
- Ensure that the form is accurately filled before submission.
- After verification, the applicant can avail of the benefits of the scheme.
Documents Required:
- Identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card, etc.).
- Schedule Tribe Certificate (for APST patients).
- Two passport-size photographs.
- Address proof.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the objective of the scheme?
To provide free chemotherapy treatment and reduce financial burden on cancer patients. - Who launched the scheme?
The Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Arunachal Pradesh. - When was the scheme launched?
August 1, 2017. - Who is the MoU signed with?
TATA Memorial Hospital Mumbai. - Who is eligible for the scheme?
Regular state government employees and their dependents. - How many patients can benefit from this scheme?
1,000 patients per year. - What benefits are provided?
Free chemotherapy medicines worth up to ₹10.00 lakh per year, free consultation, and counseling. - How long can a patient avail of the benefit?
The benefit is available throughout the patient’s treatment. - How can I apply for the scheme?
Applicants must visit the State Tertiary Cancer Centre and follow the application process.