23 Questions
What is the main objective of the Rashtriya Aarogya Nidhi component?
To provide financial assistance to poor patients living below the poverty line (BPL) and suffering from life-threatening diseases.
Who is eligible for financial assistance under the scheme?
All BPL families except government servants and those enrolled under Ayushman Bharat – PMJAY.
Which component provides financial assistance to poor patients living below the poverty line and suffering from cancer?
Health Minister's cancer Patient Fund
What is the maximum financial assistance admissible under the scheme?
It varies based on the type of disease.
What happens when a hospital utilizes 75% of its revolving funds?
It becomes eligible for replenishment.
What is the purpose of the Financial Assistance scheme for rare diseases?
To provide financial assistance to poor patients living below the poverty line and suffering from specified rare diseases.
What is the role of the Medical superintendent in providing treatment?
To provide treatment up to Rs.5 lakh without referring the matter to the ministry.
What is the significance of the Poverty line in this scheme?
It determines the eligibility of patients for financial assistance.
What is the main objective of the Health Minister's cancer Patient Fund component?
To provide financial assistance to poor patients living below the poverty line and suffering from cancer.
Under which component can poor patients living below the poverty line receive financial assistance for treatment at Government hospitals/institutes with super specialty facilities?
Rashtriya Aarogya Nidhi
Who is eligible for financial assistance under the scheme?
BPL families except government servants and their families
What happens when a hospital utilizes 75% of its revolving funds?
The hospital is eligible for replenishment.
What is the purpose of the Financial Assistance scheme for rare diseases?
To provide financial assistance to poor patients living below the poverty line and suffering from specified rare diseases.
What is the maximum financial assistance admissible under the scheme?
$5 lakh
What is the role of the Medical superintendent in providing treatment?
To provide treatment up to Rs. 5 lakh without further approval.
What are the components of the scheme launched in 1997?
'Rashtriya Aarogya Nidhi' and 'Health Minister's cancer Patient Fund'
What is the financial assistance available under Rashtriya Aarogya Nidhi component at AIIMS, New Delhi?
Rs.2 Crore
Who is not eligible for financial assistance under the scheme?
Government servants and their families
Match the following components of the scheme with their respective financial assistance provision:
Rashtriya Aarogya Nidhi = Revolving funds of Rs.1 Crore for each component have been set up in hospitals Health Minister's cancer Patient Fund = To provide financial assistance to poor patients living BPL and suffering from cancer Financial assistance scheme for rare diseases = To provide financial assistance to poor patients living BPL and suffering from specified rare diseases AIIMS, New Delhi under RAN component = Revolving funds of Rs.2 Crore for AIIMS, New Delhi under RAN component only
Match the following components of the scheme with the type of diseases they provide financial assistance for:
Rashtriya Aarogya Nidhi = Heart, kidney, liver diseases Health Minister's cancer Patient Fund = Cancer Financial assistance scheme for rare diseases = Specified rare diseases AIIMS, New Delhi under RAN component = Heart, kidney, liver diseases
Match the following eligibility criteria with the groups eligible for financial assistance under the scheme:
All BPL families except government servants and their families = Eligible for financial assistance Families enrolled under Ayushman Bharat – PMJAY = Not eligible for financial assistance Government servants and their families = Not eligible for financial assistance All BPL families = Eligible for financial assistance
Match the following financial assistance provisions with their utilization criteria:
Utilization of 75% of revolving funds in hospitals = Eligibility for replenishment Treatment up to 5 lakh = Provided under the powers of Medical superintendent Treatment above Rs.5 lakh = Matter referred to the ministry Revolving funds in hospitals = Set up with Rs.1 Crore (Rs.2 Crore for AIIMS, New Delhi under RAN component only)
Match the following components of the scheme with their launch year:
Rashtriya Aarogya Nidhi = 1997 Health Minister's cancer Patient Fund = 1997 Financial assistance scheme for rare diseases = 1997 AIIMS, New Delhi under RAN component = 1997
Learn about the Rashtriya Aarogya Nidhi and Health Minister's Cancer Patient Fund, which provide financial assistance to poor patients suffering from life-threatening diseases related to heart, kidney, liver, and cancer for their treatment at Government hospitals/institutes in India.
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