Delhi Arogya Kosh

Delhi Arogya Kosh (DAK)

The Delhi Arogya Kosh (DAK) is an initiative by the Delhi Government aimed at providing financial support for medical treatments to eligible patients. This scheme is designed to assist those in need who are receiving care in government-run hospitals, whether they are operated by the Delhi Government, the Central Government, or autonomous entities under the state.

Overview of the Scheme

During its 13th meeting held on February 28, 2017, the Governing Body of Delhi Arogya Kosh established that financial aid would be available for various diagnostic procedures, including Ultrasound, Doppler Studies, Mammography, EEG, EMG, TMT, and ECHO. This support is available to any qualifying resident of Delhi, verified through documents such as Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, Ration Card, electoral roll extracts, and for children under five years, the identity proof of either parent. Eligible patients can receive treatments at any of the 25 hospitals managed by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD), 23 associated polyclinics, or five autonomous hospitals governed by GNCTD.

Benefits of the Scheme

The primary advantage of the Delhi Arogya Kosh is its financial assistance of up to Rs. 5 lakhs for eligible patients. This support covers a variety of treatments for illnesses or diseases at government-operated hospitals, including those managed by the Central Government, local bodies, and autonomous institutions under the state.

Eligibility Criteria

• Annual family income must not exceed Rs. 3 lakhs.
• Applicants should be bona fide residents of Delhi for at least the preceding three years before submitting their application.
• The treatment must be for any illness or intervention carried out in a Government Hospital managed by the Delhi Government, Central Government, AIIMS, autonomous institutions of the state government, or local authorities.

Steps to Apply

To benefit from the DAK scheme, follow these steps:

1. Access the Application: Download the application form from the official website.
2. Check Hospital Eligibility: Review the list of DAK empanelled hospitals that participate in the Free Surgery Scheme.
3. Submit Application: Complete the application form and gather all required documents. Submit these to the concerned hospital.
4. Processing: The hospital will process the application and forward it to the Director of General Health Services via e-office for approval.
5. Finance Department Approval: The application will then require approval from the Finance Department, GNCTD, before being sent to the Chairman of DAK.
6. Financial Sanction: Financial assistance is sanctioned at various levels:
   • Up to Rs. 25,000 at the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) level.
   • Up to Rs. 1.5 lakhs sanctioned at the DGHS level after Finance Department approval.
   • For amounts exceeding Rs. 1.5 lakhs and up to Rs. 5 lakhs, approval is granted by the Chairman of DAK.
7. Notification: Once approved, the application is returned to the Patient Welfare Cell, and the sanctioned funds are released to the respective Government Hospital through ECS. The concerned hospital is notified of the patient’s details and the sanctioned amount for further actions.
8. Communication: The applicant will be informed via a letter delivered by speed post, and where possible, a phone call will be made to provide updates.

Official Source

For further details, visit the official page at myScheme.gov.in.