
Written by:
Anoushka Pinto
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A cancer diagnosis can be a shocking and frightening experience, and the associated financial strain can add significantly to the psychological stress of an uncertain future. Fortunately, the government offers various programs to help offset the costs of medical treatment for those facing financial hardship.
Here are 4 government schemes offered by the state of West Bengal to provide treatment aid to cancer patients:
The West Bengal Government offers free treatment for cancer patients in every government medical institution within the state. This service, furnished by the State Health Department and rendered to every citizen in the state, provides access to beds, cancer medicine, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgical procedures for all types of cancer - free of cost.
An entirely state-funded scheme, every resident of the state, i.e every family and every citizen, irrespective of age, is entitled to receive a basic health cover for tertiary and secondary healthcare in any of the 1,500 enlisted hospitals.
Read more about Swasthya Sathi Scheme, here.
The Labour Welfare Board of the Government of West Bengal provides financial assistance to construction labourers for the treatment of critical diseases like cancer, heart disease, renal disease etc.
Read more about Financial Assistance to the Workers for Critical Disease, here.
The CMRF, West Bengal, grants financial assistance to distressed patients, with an annual income of less than ₹1,20,000, undergoing treatment in government or non-government hospitals.
The Assistant Secretary,
Chief Minister’s Office,
'Nabanna'
325, Sarat Chatterjee Road
Howrah - 711 102
Read more about CMRF, West Bengal, here.
A cancer diagnosis can be devastating, and the associated financial strain of medical treatments can add to the psychological stress. Thankfully, the government has programs to help offset some of the costs associated with medical treatment and provide peace of mind during this difficult time.
Here are 4 government schemes offered by the state of West Bengal to provide treatment aid to cancer patients:
The West Bengal Government offers free treatment for cancer patients in every government medical institution within the state. This service, furnished by the State Health Department and rendered to every citizen in the state, provides access to beds, cancer medicine, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgical procedures for all types of cancer - free of cost.
An entirely state-funded scheme, every resident of the state, i.e every family and every citizen, irrespective of age, is entitled to receive a basic health cover for tertiary and secondary healthcare in any of the 1,500 enlisted hospitals.
Read more about Swasthya Sathi Scheme, here.
The Labour Welfare Board of the Government of West Bengal provides financial assistance to construction labourers for the treatment of critical diseases like cancer, heart disease, renal disease etc.
Read more about Financial Assistance to the Workers for Critical Disease, here.
The CMRF, West Bengal, grants financial assistance to distressed patients, with an annual income of less than ₹1,20,000, undergoing treatment in government or non-government hospitals.
The Assistant Secretary,
Chief Minister’s Office,
'Nabanna'
325, Sarat Chatterjee Road
Howrah - 711 102
Read more about CMRF, West Bengal, here.
If you find that you are not eligible to benefit from any of the above mentioned schemes, medical crowdfunding is also an option that is available to you. In times of need, support means everything, and with Milaap, you need not look any further. Milaap enables you to set up a fundraiser for any medical emergency within minutes, and you can easily raise funds for treatment expenses.
Do you know someone who could benefit from fundraising? Simply refer them to us and we’ll be happy to lend a hand. Visit www.milaap.org or call us on +91 9916174848 to get started now.
For more information, write to us at cx@milaap.org.
If you find that you are not eligible to benefit from any of the above mentioned schemes, medical crowdfunding is also an option that is available to you. In times of need, support means everything, and with Milaap, you need not look any further. Milaap enables you to set up a fundraiser for any medical emergency within minutes, and you can easily raise funds for treatment expenses.
Do you know someone who could benefit from fundraising? Simply refer them to us and we’ll be happy to lend a hand.
Visit www.milaap.org or call us on +91 9916174848 to get started now.
For more information, write to us at cx@milaap.org.
Anoushka Pinto
Anoushka Pinto