Haryana Cancer, Kidney and HIV Patients Pension Scheme - Eligibility, Amount and Apply Online

Haryana Government now runs a monthly pension of ₹3,000 for cancer patients in stage 3 and stage 4, under the Financial Assistance for Stage III & IV Cancer Patients scheme managed by Social Justice and Empowerment Department. Applications go through SARAL Haryana portal, and the pension amount goes straight into the beneficiary bank account through PFMS.

Kidney and HIV patients were part of the original plan announced in 2020 by then Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, along with cancer patients, for a combined pension of ₹2,250 per month. That combined scheme never got notified in that form. Only cancer patients in stage 3 and stage 4 got covered when the scheme finally came into effect, and the pension amount has since gone up twice.

Cancer Patients Pension Scheme in Haryana

Social Justice and Empowerment Department first prepared data on kidney and cancer patients back in May 2020, along with HIV cases, to plan a combined pension. That draft scheme carried a proposed rate of ₹2,250 per month and an income limit of ₹2 lakh per year. Government later split the plan. Cancer patients in stage 3 and stage 4 got a dedicated scheme through official gazette notification, and it started paying out from late 2022 onward.

Pension amount for stage 3 and stage 4 cancer patients started at ₹2,500 per month, moved up to ₹2,750, and now stands at ₹3,000 per month from January 2024. Income limit for the household also went up to ₹3 lakh per year, and applicants now need a Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) to apply.

What Happened to Kidney and HIV Patients Coverage

Kidney and HIV patients do not have a dedicated pension scheme of their own under Social Justice and Empowerment Department right now. Patients with a qualifying disability of 60 percent or more, which can include advanced kidney disease in some cases, may check eligibility under Haryana Viklang Pension Yojana, which pays ₹3,000 per month. Anyone already getting a government pension of similar nature cannot claim both benefits together.

How to Apply for Cancer Patients Pension Scheme Online

Application for this pension goes through Antyodaya SARAL portal, and civil surgeon of the district verifies the medical part before approval. Full application form and fee details are also available in a separate Haryana Cancer Patient Pension Scheme guide.

STEP 1 - Visit SARAL Haryana portal at saralharyana.gov.in and create a login using mobile number and Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID).

STEP 2 - Search for "Financial Assistance for Stage III & IV Cancer Patients" scheme in the services list and click Apply.

STEP 3 - Fill personal details, upload Aadhaar card, income certificate, residence proof and civil surgeon certificate confirming cancer stage, then submit the form.

STEP 4 - Visit nearest Saral Kendra with original documents including ration card, voter card and bank passbook for physical verification once asked.

STEP 5 - Track application status on the same portal using the reference number given after submission.

Eligibility Criteria for Cancer Patients Pension

Applicant needs to clear a few basic conditions before applying for this monthly pension.

• Applicant must be a citizen of India and permanent resident of Haryana with valid domicile proof.
• Applicant must be suffering from cancer in stage 3 or stage 4, confirmed through a certificate from Civil Surgeon office.
• Applicant must hold a valid Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID), and family income should not cross ₹3 lakh per year.
• Applicant already getting a similar government pension from another scheme cannot claim this benefit again.

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting the application on SARAL portal.

1. Aadhaar Card
2. Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID)
3. Residence proof - voter card, driving licence or ration card
4. Income Certificate
5. Civil Surgeon Certificate confirming cancer stage 3 or 4
6. Bank passbook copy for direct benefit transfer

Highlights of Cancer Patients Pension Scheme

Quick overview of scheme details is given in table below.

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	Financial Assistance for Stage III & IV Cancer Patients
State	Haryana
Department	Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Pension Amount	₹3,000 per month (effective January 2024)
Eligible Patients	Cancer patients in stage 3 and stage 4
Income Limit	₹3 lakh per year
Application Mode	Online via SARAL Haryana Portal
Official Website	saralharyana.gov.in / socialjusticehry.gov.in
Helpline	1800-2000-023

Current Status and Beneficiaries

Government allocated over ₹68 crore for this pension in the 2022-23 budget, targeting around 25,000 patients suffering from cancer, kidney disease and HIV combined when the plan first got surveyed. Scheme that runs today, however, covers only stage 3 and stage 4 cancer patients, and beneficiary count keeps changing every month as more patients get approved and some pass away, since pension stops after death of the beneficiary.

FAQ's

Is Haryana Kidney, HIV and Cancer Patients Pension Scheme still same as announced in 2020?

No. Original 2020 plan covered kidney, HIV and cancer patients together at ₹2,250 per month. Only cancer patients in stage 3 and stage 4 got a dedicated pension in the end, and kidney or HIV patients need to check the disability pension route instead.

What is current pension amount for stage 3 and stage 4 cancer patients in Haryana?

Pension stands at ₹3,000 per month from January 2024, credited directly to the beneficiary bank account through PFMS.

Can kidney or HIV patients get any pension support from Haryana government?

Not under a dedicated scheme for these conditions right now. Those with 60 percent or higher disability certified by a medical board may apply under Haryana Viklang Pension Yojana instead.

Where to apply for Cancer Patients Pension Scheme in Haryana?

Application goes through SARAL Haryana portal at saralharyana.gov.in, and applicants can also check socialjusticehry.gov.in for the application form and current guidelines.