Financial Support for Cancer Care
Navigating treatment costs can be overwhelming. Here is a clear, filterable guide to the key government schemes available for patients in Tamil Nadu.
Top Scheme
Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS)
InsuranceTN GovtFree Treatment
Eligibility
•Tamil Nadu residents with annual family income below ₹1,20,000
•Name must be present in the family card (Ration Card)
Key Benefits
•Up to ₹5,00,000 coverage per family per year on a floater basis
•Cashless treatment at over 1,700 empanelled government and private hospitals
•Covers 1090 procedures, including major cancer surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy
Required Documents
•Ration Card
•Aadhaar Card
•Income Certificate
Top Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)
InsuranceCentral GovtFree Treatment
Eligibility
•Families identified based on SECC 2011 data
•No cap on family size or age of members
Key Benefits
•₹5,00,000 coverage per family per year for secondary and tertiary care
•Paperless and cashless access at any empanelled hospital across India
•Covers over 1,900 medical packages including oncology
Required Documents
•Aadhaar Card
•PMJAY e-card (if eligible)
•Ration Card
Top Scheme
Travel Allowance for Cancer Patients (TN Govt)
Travel SupportTN Govt
Eligibility
•Patients travelling over 50km for treatment at regional or government cancer centers
•Patient and one attendant are eligible
Key Benefits
•Reimbursement of travel expenses (bus/train fare) for treatment visits
Required Documents
•Treatment Records/Certificate
•Original Travel Tickets
•Residence Proof
Social Welfare or Medical Superintendent's Office at the treating hospital
Financial Aid from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund
SubsidiesTN GovtSupport
Eligibility
•Economically weaker sections requiring high-cost treatment not fully covered by other schemes
Key Benefits
•One-time financial assistance based on the case's merit
•Aids in purchasing costly medicines or for specialized procedures
Required Documents
•Doctor's detailed report
•Income Certificate
•Identity Proof
•Petition letter
Application to the District Collector's Office or directly to the Chief Minister's Cell
Please Note
This information is for guidance purposes only. Scheme details may change. We strongly recommend visiting the official government websites for the most current information.