Provides free dialysis services to poor patients suffering from kidney diseases. Dialysis is provided at district hospitals and select private centres at government rates.
Benefits and conditions
Free Dialysis
Free haemodialysis sessions for kidney patients at empanelled centres
Free (up to ₹2,000 per session subsidized) (Weekly/As prescribed)
Eligibility requirements
- Gender: Any
- Citizenship: Indian
- Residency: India
- Urban Rural: Any
- Social Category: SC
- Social Category: ST
- Social Category: OBC
- Social Category: General
- Social Category: EWS
- Government Employee Allowed: Yes
- Income Tax Payer Allowed: Yes
- Property Restrictions: Must be diagnosed with kidney failure requiring dialysis
- Aadhaar Required: Yes
- Mobile Required: Yes
Exclusions
- Not diagnosed with kidney failure
- Patient who can afford private treatment (in some states preference given to BPL)
Required documents
- Aadhaar Card
- Medical Diagnosis Report
- BPL Card (if applicable for priority)
- Hospital Registration
How to apply
- Modes: Offline
- Steps — Mode: Offline
- Steps — Steps: Get diagnosed at district hospital
- Steps — Steps: Register at dialysis centre
- Steps — Steps: Submit Aadhaar and diagnosis
- Steps — Steps: Dialysis scheduled as per medical need
Official application portal or instructions
Sources and claim verification
Frequently asked questions
Is dialysis completely free under this scheme?
Yes. Haemodialysis is provided free of cost at district hospitals and select empanelled centres. Medicines and consumables are also subsidized.
Do I need BPL card?
Priority is given to BPL patients in some states, but the programme is open to all kidney patients requiring dialysis.
