Introduction
The Odisha State Treatment Fund is a program that helps people who are seriously ill and can’t afford the medical care they need. It gives financial help to those who are struggling to pay for necessary treatments. The program is run by a group called the ODISHA STATE TREATMENT FUND SOCIETY, which is registered under a law from a long time ago. This is an important initiative because it helps people who might not be able to get medical help for the financial burden
Objectives
- Extend financial assistance to individuals afflicted by life-threatening disorders and diseases.
- Provide necessary support for patients receiving treatment at medical institutions.
- Alleviate the financial burden on individuals with major ailments.
Full Details Of Odisha State Treatment Fund
| Name of Scheme | Odisha State Treatment Fund Society |
|---|---|
| Managed By | ODISHA STATE TREATMENT FUND SOCIETY |
| Registration | Societies Registration Act, 1860 |
| Eligibility | Persons below the poverty line, annual family income not exceeding Rs.40,000/- (rural) or Rs.60,000/- (urban) |
| Eligible Card Holders | BPL card, AAY card, RSBY card |
| Benefits | Financial assistance for treatment in State Government Hospitals and empaneled private hospitals |
| Assistance Limit | Up to Rs 1.00 lakh (can go up to Rs.2.00 lakh with higher approval) |
| Medical Coverage | In-patient treatment exceptions for certain cases like cancer patients and kidney transplant recipients |
| Reimbursement | Not available for expenditure incurred |
| Excluded Diseases | Common diseases and those covered under other health programs/schemes |
| Assistance Frequency | Once in a financial year |
| Application Process | Offline registration through designated nodal officers |
| Empaneled Private Hospitals | List of empaneled private hospitals available |
| Website | https://health.odisha.gov.in/ |
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for assistance under the Odisha State Treatment Fund:
- Individuals must fall below the poverty line.
- Annual family income should not exceed Rs 40,000 in rural areas and Rs 60,000 in urban areas.
- Eligibility is established through BPL/AAY cards or annual income certificates from the concerned Tahasildar.
- RSBY cardholders also qualify for assistance.
- Accident victims, referrals from registered institutions, and mentally challenged individuals are eligible with proper justification.
- Central Government/State Government/PSU employees are excluded.
Benefits
- Financial aid is accessible for treatment at all State Government Hospitals, including Govt. Medical College & Hospitals, SVPPGIP (SishuBhawan), Cuttack, and AHRCC, Cuttack.
- Assistance can also be availed at empanelled private hospitals (list enclosed in guidelines).
Required Documents
- Aadhar Card
- Voter Card
- BPL Card
- Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) Ration Card
- RSBY Card Holder
- Annual family income certificate issued by concerned Tahasildar
Hospital List
| Hospitals | Location |
|---|---|
| Kalinga Hospitals | Bhubaneswar |
| Aditya Care Hospitals | Bhubaneswar |
| L.V. Prasad Eye Institute | Bhubaneswar |
| Ashwini Hospital | Cuttack |
| Ayush Hospital | Bhubaneswar |
| Apollo Hospital | Bhubaneswar |
| Kanungo Institute of Diabetic Specialities | Bhubaneswar |
| Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences | Bhubaneswar |
| Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital | Bhubaneswar |
| IMS & SUM Hospital | Bhubaneswar |
| M/s Shanti Memorial Hospital | Cuttack |
| ChittaRanjan Seva Sadan | Niali, Cuttack |
| Christian Hospital | Bisamkatak, Rayagada |
| Christian Hospital | Nawarangapur |
| Seven Hills Hospital | Vishakhapatnam |
| CARE Hospital | Vishakhapatnam |
| Apollo Hospital | Vishakhapatnam |
| Escort Heart Institute | Raipur, Chhattisgarh |
| Narayan Hrudayalaya (MMI) | Raipur, Chhattisgarh |
| Ramakrishna Hospital | Raipur, Chhattisgarh |
How to Apply
Procedure for Seeking Treatment Assistance in Government Medical Colleges & Hospitals, Sishu Bhawan, Cuttack, and AHRCC, Cuttack under “OSTF”
- Each department appoints a nodal officer (usually an Assistant Professor), chosen by the Head of the Department.
- Patients complete the application form with necessary documents and submit it to the department’s Nodal Officer.
- The Nodal Officer reviews the application and forwards it to the Head of Department (HOD).
- The HOD verifies the application’s details and recommends it to the Screening Committee.
- The Screening Committee, led by the institution’s Superintendent/Director, includes members like Accounts Officer, DDO, Administrative Officer, and faculty members.
- The Committee meets regularly to assess applications sent by HODs of concerned departments.
- If approved, patients receive treatment in the hospital for free, within the sanctioned amount.
- The Committee’s approval power is limited to Rs.1.00 lakh. For higher amounts, the Committee can approve part of it, and the rest needs approval from the concerned authority.
- The hospital opens a dedicated bank account under signatures of Dean & Principal, Superintendent, and DDO.
- All patient-related documents are kept securely under the custody of the Superintendent/Director.
- Proper accounts are maintained as per guidelines for auditing purposes.
- Regular reports, including achievement reports, are submitted for fund release.
Procedure for Seeking Treatment Assistance at District Hospitals / Capital Hospitals / RGH Under “OSTF”
- Clinical Department heads at DHH / Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar / RGH, Rourkela act as Nodal Officers.
- Patients submit the application with documents to the Nodal Officer.
- After scrutiny, the application is sent to the Screening Committee through ADMO (Medical) / Dy. CMO.
- The Screening Committee, chaired by Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) or CMO, reviews applications and approves treatment within set limits.
- For larger amounts, CDMO or CMO’s approval is required.
- A separate bank account is opened at the hospital under the signatures of authorized individuals.
- Patient documents are stored safely in ADMO (Medical) / DDO’s office.
- Records and accounts are maintained as per guidelines for audits.
- Regular reports, including achievement reports, are submitted for fund release.
Procedure for Seeking Financial Assistance for Treatment at Private & Other Hospitals under “OSTF”
- Eligible patients must be referred by Government Hospitals or authorized CDMOs / CMOs before seeking treatment at empaneled private hospitals.
- Referrals are based on the non-availability of treatment in Govt. Hospitals, long waiting times, or recommendations from authorized medical teams.
- In emergencies like heart attacks or accidents, patients can directly admit themselves to private hospitals. The hospital informs DMET within 24 hours for approval.
- Private hospitals treat patients and claim treatment costs from DMET after discharge.
- DMET settles private hospitals’ bills within a month, according to CGHS rates or actual treatment costs, whichever is lower.
| OFFICIAL WEBSITE | CLICK HERE |
| APPLICATION FORM | CLICK HERE |
| List of Empanelled Private Hospitals | CLICK HERE |