The Department of Family Welfare, Government of Delhi (DAK) programme funds hospitals and health centres run by the Delhi government, central government, and other local authorities. Among the other medical services under this support, ultrasonography, mammogram, electroencephalogram (EEG) and treadmill test (TMT) are provided. Aid is provided to eligible, poor resident of Delhi who is otherwise registered with government health system.
Benefits
- Grant for Treatment: Up to ₹5 lakh for treatment of any illness or disease at any government hospital or its associated institute.
- Criteria for Receiving Benefits: Households with an annual family income up to ₹3 lakh who have been residing in Delhi.
- Comprehensive Support: Covering expenses for diagnostic procedures and surgeries including ultrasound, mammography, electrocardiogram and other surgery related to heart diseases.
Eligibility:
- The applicant must be a bonafide resident of Delhi for the last 3 years (prior to the application submission).
- Family income must be up to ₹3 lakh annually.
- The treatment must be required at any government-run hospital under the Delhi Government, Central Government, or Local Bodies.
Application Process
Online:
- Download the application form from the official site.
- Check the List of DAK Empanelled Hospitals for free surgery.
- Complete the form and submit it along with necessary documents for verification.
- The application is then processed by the concerned hospital and sent to the Director of General Health Services for approval.
- After departmental approvals, financial assistance is sanctioned in stages and sent to the concerned hospital via ECS.
- Applicants are informed of the sanction via letter and telephone (if a contact number is provided).
Documents Required
- Income Verification:
- National Food Security Card (for income less than ₹1 lakh/year).
- Income Certificate from the SDM or authorized officer (for income up to ₹3 lakh/year).
- Domicile Verification (for the last 3 years):
- Domicile Certificate from SDM, Ration card, EPIC (Voter ID), Driving License, Passport, Extract from Electoral Roll, or Aadhaar card.
- For minors, Birth Certificate of the patient and domicile proof of either parent.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Is surgery free in Delhi government hospitals?
- Yes, surgeries are free for eligible patients under the scheme.
- What are the recognized hospitals under this scheme?
- Hospitals under the Delhi Government, Central Government, Local Bodies, and specific empaneled hospitals.
- Who is eligible for the Delhi Arogya Kosh?
- Residents of Delhi, with a family income of up to ₹3 lakh annually, who need treatment in government hospitals.
- What documents are required for verification of income?
- Income Certificate from the SDM or National Food Security Card.
- How to apply for the scheme?
- Download the application from the official website, fill it out, and submit to the concerned hospital.
- Where can I find the list of empaneled hospitals?
- The list is available on the official website.