Financial Assistance to Pensioners Suffering From HIV and AIDS

Description
Launched by the Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security, Government of Jharkhand, “Financial Assistance to Pensioners Suffering From HIV/AIDS” aims to provide a helping hand by way of monthly financial assistance to those who are suffering from Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV /Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome AIDS to meet medical expenses. It is a Direct Benefit Transfer DBT scheme, so pension the amount will be directly transferred to the bank account of the beneficiary.

Benefits
• Amount: ₹ 1,000/- per month to the eligible beneficiary.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be a permanent resident of Jharkhand.
2. - The applicant should be suffering from HIV/AIDS.
3. - The applicant should receive Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)/Antiretroviral Drugs (ARD) and its benefits from the District AIDS Control Society.
4. - The applicant should have a Voter ID card and Aadhar Card (For applicants aged 18 years and above)
5. - The applicant or their spouse should not be a beneficiary under any other Social Security pension scheme.
6. - The applicant or their spouse should not be retired or permanently employed in Central and State Government or in public sector undertakings.
7. - The applicant or their spouse should not be a recipient of any family pension or pension from Central and State Government or from public sector undertakings.
8. - Applicant’s family is not an income tax payee.
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Required Documents
• Medical Proof of receiving Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)/Antiretroviral Drugs (ARD) and its benefits from the District AIDS Control Society.
• Copy of Voter ID card (in case, applicant's age is 18 years or more).
• Copy Aadhar Card (in case, the applicant does not have an Aadhar Card they need to submit a Self-declaration).
• Copy of Bank Passbook.
• Self-declaration regarding the eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Financial Assistance to Pensioners Suffering From HIV/AIDS Scheme?
A: Financial Assistance to Pensioners Suffering From HIV/AIDS Scheme provides social security through monthly financial assistance to those persons who are suffering from HIV/AIDS.

Q: Which department has launched Financial Assistance to Pensioners Suffering From HIV/AIDS Scheme ?
A: Financial Assistance to Pensioners Suffering From HIV/AIDS Scheme has been launched by the Department of Women, Child Development & Social Security, Government of Jharkhand.

Q: What is the primary criteria to be eligible for Financial Assistance to Pensioners Suffering From HIV/AIDS Scheme?
A: Persons who are suffering from HIV/AIDS are eligible for this scheme along with other conditions.

Q: What is the rate and periodicity of the pension?
A: The monthly pension is [?]1000/-.

Q: Is the pension provided in cash?
A: No, the pension amount is transferred directly to the individual's bank account.

Q: What documents are required to apply for this scheme?
A: Medical Proof of receiving Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)/Antiretroviral Drugs (ARD) and its benefits from the District AIDS Control Society, Copy of Voter ID card, Aadhar card, Bank passbook are the necessary documents.

Q: Is there an income criterion for eligibility? Ans: No, income is not a criterion; however, not receiving any other pension is a prerequisite.
A: No, income is not a criterion; however, not receiving any other pension is a prerequisite.

Q: Can a widow avail Mukhyamantri Rajya Nirashrit Mahila Samman Pension Yojana?
A: Yes, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria and do not receive any other pension, widows are eligible.

Q: Is there a provision for retroactive pension payment if the application is delayed?
A: No, pension payment starts from the date of approval; there is no provision for retroactive payments for delayed applications.

Q: What if an applicant does not possess an Aadhar Card?
A: In case the applicant does not have an Aadhar Card they need to submit a Self-declaration stating that they do not have an Aadhar Card.