Financial Assistance to Persons Suffering from Rare Diseases

Financial Assistance for Individuals Affected by Rare Diseases in Haryana

The Government of Haryana has introduced the scheme titled “Financial Assistance to Persons Suffering from Rare Diseases” through its Social Justice and Empowerment Department. This initiative aims to provide crucial financial support to residents of Haryana diagnosed with rare diseases, ensuring they receive a monthly stipend to help cover their medical and living expenses.

Overview of the Scheme

The scheme “Financial Assistance to Persons Suffering from Rare Diseases” is designed specifically for Haryana residents facing the challenges of rare diseases. It is essential that eligible candidates meet certain criteria, including income limitations. Starting January 1, 2024, beneficiaries will receive a monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000. This amount is supplemental to any other social security pensions or benefits the applicant may be entitled to receive.

For comprehensive details regarding the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021, including specific medical conditions and designated centers of excellence, interested individuals can visit the official website of the Health Department, Haryana.

Benefits of the Scheme

• Monthly financial support of ₹3,000 commencing from January 1, 2024.
• Assistance provided in addition to other social security benefits.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this scheme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• The applicant must be a bonafide resident of Haryana.
• There are no restrictions on the age of the applicant.
• The family’s annual income must be less than ₹3,00,000.
• The applicant must possess a Parivar Pehchan Patra.
• Applicants should be diagnosed with one of the rare diseases listed in the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021, as issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, and confirmed at a recognized ‘Centre of Excellence’ (CoE).

Application Procedure

To apply for the benefits under this scheme, applicants can follow the steps outlined below:

Online Application Process on the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal

1. Visit the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal at https://saralharyana.gov.in/.
2. If you are not already registered, select “New User” under the ‘Sign In Here’ section and provide the requested information, including your name, email ID, mobile number, password, and state. Click on ‘Submit’.
3. Verify your contact details through the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and email address to complete the registration.

Login to Apply for the Scheme

1. Access the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and log in using your registered email ID.
2. Input your password and the captcha, then click on ‘Login’.
3. Once logged in, navigate to ‘Apply for Services’ and select ‘View all Available Services’.
4. Search for the scheme and click on it to proceed with the application form.
5. Input your Parivar Pehchan Patra number (Family ID) and click on “Click here to Fetch Family Data” to view family members registered under that ID.
6. Select the name of the beneficiary/applicant and enter the OTP sent to the chosen family member for verification, then click on “Click to Verify”.
7. Complete all mandatory fields in the application form and upload the necessary documents.
8. Review your application and click on ‘Submit’ to finalize.

Tracking Your Application

Applicants can monitor the status of their application through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal by entering the Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID.

Official Reference

For more information, you can visit the official site at myScheme.gov.in.