Rules Related to Madhya Pradesh State Disease Assistance Fund
About this scheme
The “Rules Related to Madhya Pradesh State Disease Assistance Fund” scheme was launched by the Department of Public Health and Family Welfare, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for major surgical and medical treatments to Below Poverty Line (BPL) patients suffering from life-threatening diseases.
Scheme Implementation:
The scheme is implemented by the State Illness Assistance Fund (SIAF) Management Committee, supported by District Collectors, Civil Surgeons, and designated medical institutions.
Benefits
- Financial assistance ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹2,00,000 for major surgeries or medical interventions.
NOTE:
- The SIF assistance amount cheque is provided directly to the Hospital/Institution where the approved case (patient) is referred.
- The grant will be permissible for the recognized hospitals within the state & outside the state.
- For cancer cases, the grant will be given to the JLN Cancer Hospital, Bhopal.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant must be a domicile of Madhya Pradesh.
- The applicant must belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
- The applicant must be suffering from a disease listed among the approved illnesses under the scheme.1. The hospital must be a recognized institution within or outside Madhya Pradesh.
- Only one eligible family member can receive assistance once.
How to Apply
Offline
Step 1:**** The interested applicant downloads the application form from the official website.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the respective District Collector, addressed to the Director, Public Health and Family Welfare.
Documents Required
- Passport-Size Photograph
- Aadhaar Card/ Samagra ID
- Residence Certificate (Issued by Collector/Sub-Divisional Magistrate)
- Below Poverty Line (BPL) Certificate
- Medical Diagnosis Certificate (Issued by the Civil Surgeon)
- Treatment Estimate from a Recognized Hospital
- Referral Documents (If the case is referred to specific medical institutions)
- Any Additional Medical Reports required by SIAF during evaluation
Who Is Not Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is eligible under this scheme?
BPL residents of Madhya Pradesh are suffering from major diseases.
- What is the financial assistance amount?
Financial assistance between ₹25,000 and ₹2,00,000.
- Is the support available more than once?
No, only once per family within the limit of ₹2,00,000.
- Who sanctions the financial assistance?
The SIAF Management Committee, chaired by the Minister of Health.
- Where is the assistance amount sent?
The assistance amount is directly sent to the treating hospital.
- Can treatment be availed outside the state?
Yes, treatment is available outside the state at recognized hospitals.
- Is cancer treatment covered?
Yes, but only at JLN Cancer Hospital, Bhopal.
- Where can I get the application form?
The application form is available at the Collector Office, CMHO Office, Civil Surgeon Office, and District Hospital.
- Does the applicant need a treatment estimate?
Yes, need a treatment estimate from a recognized institution.
- What happens to incomplete applications?
They are returned or kept pending until completed.
- What if the disease is not on the list?
The case is rejected.
- Can emergency cases be approved faster?
Yes, by the Chairman of SIAF.
- How does the applicant know if their case is approved?
An order is issued and intimation is sent to the applicant and district officials.
- Can the case be re-evaluated?
Yes, it may be referred to a medical college for assessment.
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