Chief Minister’s Free Cancer Chemotherapy Scheme

Description
The scheme “Chief Minister’s Free Cancer Chemotherapy Scheme” was launched by the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Arunachal Pradesh on 1st of August 2017 to tackle the growing incidences of cancer in the state. Under this scheme, cancer patients will be provided the commonly used medicines for the treatment of the disease free of cost with a ceiling of ₹10.00 lakh per person per year. Objective: - To reduce the burden of high expenditure on cancer patients. - To provide free chemotherapy for all types of cancer at any stage. Important Features: - A Memorandum of Understanding MoU has been signed with TATA Memorial Hospital Mumbai for procurement of all the medicines at a concessional rate which will be provided to an upper limit of 1000 patients per year.

Benefits
• Medicine worth ₹10.00 lakhs per person per annum (₹5.00 lakh for 6 months).
• Free Consultation
• Free counseling
• The benefit of the scheme can be availed during the period of the entire treatment.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Regular State Government Employees and their dependents are eligible for the scheme.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 01: The applicant may visit the nearest State Tertiary Cancer Centre and also contact the Nodal Officer for the scheme.
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Step 01: The applicant may visit the nearest State Tertiary Cancer Centre and also contact the Nodal Officer for the scheme.

Step 2: Step 02: Application in the prescribed format may be received from the concerned State Tertiary Cancer Centre.
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Step 02: Application in the prescribed format may be received from the concerned State Tertiary Cancer Centre.

Step 3: Step 03: The applicant must ensure that the filled information should be correct before submitting the application form to the concerned department.
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Step 03: The applicant must ensure that the filled information should be correct before submitting the application form to the concerned department.

Step 4: Step 04: After successful verification, the applicant can avail the benefit of the scheme.
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Step 04: After successful verification, the applicant can avail the benefit of the scheme.

Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card, etc.
• Schedule Tribe Certificate for APST patients
• Two passport-size photographs
• Address proof

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of the scheme is to reduce the burden of high expenditure of cancer patient and provide free chemotherapy for all type cancer at any stage.

Q: By which department was this scheme launched?
A: Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Arunachal Pradesh

Q: When was this scheme launched?
A: The scheme was started on the 1st of August 2017 to tackle the growing incidences of cancer in the state.

Q: With whom is the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed?
A: MoU has been signed with TATA Memorial Hospital Mumbai for procurement of all the medicines at a concessional rate.

Q: Who is eligible under this scheme?
A: The regular State Government Employee and their Dependents are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: How many patients can take the benefits of this scheme?
A: 1000 patients per year can take the benefits of this scheme.

Q: What is the benefit of this scheme?
A: Under this scheme, cancer patients will be provided the commonly used medicines for treatment of the disease free of cost with a ceiling of [?]10 lakh per person per year.

Q: What are the other benefits to be provided to the cancer patients?
A: Other benefits such as free consultation and free counselling can also be availed by the cancer patient.

Q: Till when a patient can avail of the benefit of this scheme?
A: The benefit of the scheme can be availed during the period of entire treatment.

Q: How can I apply under this scheme?
A: The applicant can visit nearest State Tertiary Cancer Centre and also contact the Nodal Officer for the Scheme.