About this health scheme
Aswasakiranam Scheme envisages assisting the caregivers of physically and mentally disabled bedridden patients, who are their family members or relatives. All those who have been providing caregiving service to patients since 02/08/10 will be paid monthly assistance with retrospective effect.
Detailed
Kerala is a state well known for its efficient and effective health care system. Despite these advancements, much headway could not be made in-home care. Most of the lowest income group always opt for homely treatment as they cannot afford the charges levied by the well-known hospitals. They are bedridden causing a heavy social burden on their family members who are forced to stay back at home to look after these bedridden patients. While the upper-income group can possibly afford to engage paid caregivers or home nurses for looking after such bedridden family members, the lower-income group usually take it upon themselves to care for their bedridden brethren. These family members in fact function as informal caregivers, without due recognition or economic gain.
Coverage Of Diseases
● All bed-ridden patients who need a full-time caregiver.
● Mentally challenged (Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental retardation, Mental illness).
● 100 % blind, bed-ridden cancer patients, old-aged bed-ridden.
● Brittle bone disease.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Aswasakiranam (AK) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Justice Department |
| Launch year | 2010 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Health |
| Level / State | State · Kerala |
| Official portal | socialsecuritymission.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Kerala Social Security Mission |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 5 to 80 years
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Benefits
- Through this scheme financial assistance of Rs. 600 per month is provided to those caregivers who look after their physically and mentally bedridden patients.
- All those citizens who have been providing caregiving services to the patients since 2nd August 2010 will be provided monthly assistance.
- This financial assistance will be apart from the pension given to the patients.
- Now the caregivers will not be required to depend on anyone for financial support because the government is going to provide them with monthly assistance which will help them in fulfilling their day-to-day needs.
Who qualifies
Eligibility
- One who is totally bedridden and at home with a debilitating disability (physical, functional or mental).
- One can not take care of himself/herself for any day-to-day activity without the support of another person.
- One who belongs to a family, Below Poverty Line as per the BPL list and as per the ration card.
Papers to keep ready
0/3 documents ready
Tap a document to mark it as ready. Progress is saved on this device.
List of the required documents
Registration walkthrough
Offline
Application Process
- First of all, go to the nearest Anganwadi or ICDS office
- Take the Application form from here.
- Now you have to fill out this application form by entering all the required details.
- After that, you have to upload all the required documents
- Now you have to submit this form to the nearest Anganwadi Centre or ICDS office.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 02 Aug 2010 |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
What is "ASWASAKIRANAM" Scheme ?
Aswasakiranam Scheme envisages assisting the caregivers of physically and mentally disabled bedridden patients, who are their family members or relatives.
Is there any implementing date ?
Yes, All those who have been providing caregiving service to patients since 02/08/10 will be paid monthly assistance with retrospective effect.
What the Disease are cover under the Aswasakiranam ?
Coverage Of Diseases
● All bed-ridden patients who need a full-time caregiver.
● Mentally challenged (Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental retardation, Mental illness).
● 100 % blind, bed-ridden cancer patients, old-aged bed-ridden.
● Brittle bone disease.
What type of assistance will be provided under the Aswasakiranam ?
This scheme financial assistance of Rs. 600 per month is provided to those caregivers who look after their physically and mentally bedridden patients.
What is the eligibility ?
1. One who is totally bedridden and at home with a debilitating disability (physical, functional or mental).
2. One can not take care of himself/herself for any day-to-day activity without the support of another person.
3. One who belongs to a family, Below Poverty Line as per the BPL list and as per the ration card.
How to get the application form ?
The application can be downloaded online or from the nearest Anganwadi or ICDS office.
What type of document need to be submit with application form ?
1. Medical certificate attested by Govt./ Vayomithram / NRHM doctors.
2. Attested copy of BPL ration card / BPL certificate issued by Panchayat or Municipality or Corporation / Income certificate issued by village officer as proof of patient income.
3. Attested copy of Aadhar card/confirmation slip received.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Details socialsecuritymission.gov.in
tsmpb.in is not affiliated with any government department. Apply only on the official portal and never pay anyone for an application.
The details on this page are from the official listing and have not been rewritten or reviewed by our team yet. Confirm them on the official portal before applying.
Explore more
