Kerala launched the Aswasakiranam Scheme to provide financial aid. Bedridden patients’ caregivers, particularly low-income ones, are supported by the initiative. Caregivers with severe physical and mental impairments get financial assistance. The initiative helps informal caregivers, who typically work without pay, by providing economic assistance.
Coverage of Diseases
The scheme covers various types of bedridden conditions, including:
- All bedridden patients who need full-time caregiving.
- Mentally challenged individuals (Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, Mental Illness).
- 100% blind, bedridden cancer patients.
- Old-aged bedridden individuals.
- Brittle Bone Disease.
Benefits
Under the Aswasakiranam Scheme, the caregivers of bedridden patients will receive:
- A financial assistance of ₹600 per month to support their caregiving responsibilities.
- This assistance is provided to those caregivers who have been caring for bedridden patients since 2nd August 2010.
- The financial assistance is separate from any pension or other benefits received by the patients.
- The scheme aims to relieve caregivers from financial dependency, enabling them to cover their daily needs.
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for this scheme are:
- The patient should be bedridden and unable to perform daily activities without the support of another person.
- The patient should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family, as per the BPL list or ration card.
- The caregiver must be responsible for providing full-time care for the bedridden individual.
Application Process
The application process for the Aswasakiranam Scheme is offline:
- Visit the nearest Anganwadi or ICDS office:
- Obtain the application form for the scheme from the office.
- Fill out the application form:
- Complete all the required details accurately.
- Submit the necessary documents:
- Attach all the necessary documents to support the application.
- Submit the form:
- Return the completed application form with the documents to the nearest Anganwadi Centre or ICDS office.
Documents Required
The following documents are needed to apply for the Aswasakiranam Scheme:
- Medical certificate attested by a Government doctor, Vayomithram, or NRHM doctors.
- BPL ration card or BPL certificate issued by the Panchayat, Municipality, or Corporation, or an Income certificate from the village officer.
- Aadhar card or confirmation slip received as proof of identity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. “ASWASAKIRANAM” Scheme?
Caregivers of bedridden disabled people get financial aid from the Aswasakiranam Scheme.
2. Is there a scheme implementation date?
A strategy was introduced on August 2, 2010.
3. Which ailments does Aswasakiranam cover?
The system includes bedridden individuals with mental illness, physical disability, blindness, cancer, brittle bone disease, and others.
4. What kind of aid would Aswasakiranam provide?
Caregivers would get ₹600 monthly to support their caring duties.
5. Who qualifies for this scheme?
This plan covers full-time BPL family caregivers of bedridden patients.
6. How do I acquire the application?
Visit your local Anganwadi or ICDS office for the application form.
7. What papers must accompany the application?
Medical, BPL, income, and Aadhar cards are needed.
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