What do you get under Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi?
One-time financial help for poor patients with life-threatening diseases (heart, kidney, liver, cancer and others) treated at listed government hospitals, paid to the hospital.
Income limits and grant ceilings are set in the ministry’s guidelines and are revised from time to time; check with the hospital’s RAN cell.
Who is eligible for Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi?
- Patients from BPL families or below the income limit set in the guidelines.
- Treatment at a government super-speciality hospital or institute on the list.
- Not for those covered for the same treatment by PM-JAY or CGHS.
Also check:
- Get the cost estimate from the treating government hospital before applying.
Documents needed for Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi
- Get the application form certified by the treating doctor and the hospital head, with the cost estimate.
- Submit it to the hospital’s RAN cell or to the Ministry of Health; the grant is paid to the hospital.
Common questions
Who is eligible for Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi?
Patients from BPL families or below the income limit set in the guidelines. Treatment at a government super-speciality hospital or institute on the list. Not for those covered for the same treatment by PM-JAY or CGHS.
How much do I get under Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi?
One-time financial help for poor patients with life-threatening diseases (heart, kidney, liver, cancer and others) treated at listed government hospitals, paid to the hospital. Income limits and grant ceilings are set in the ministry’s guidelines and are revised from time to time; check with the hospital’s RAN cell.
What documents do I need for Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi?
Income certificate; Ration card; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Passport-size photo; Self-declaration in the prescribed form.
How do I apply for Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi?
Get the application form certified by the treating doctor and the hospital head, with the cost estimate. Submit it to the hospital’s RAN cell or to the Ministry of Health; the grant is paid to the hospital. Official site: https://mohfw.gov.in/
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Official sources
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 1 May 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.