Government to provide 1 lakh taka each to those suffering from seven specific diseases; here’s how to apply

The government will provide a one-time medical assistance grant of 100,000 taka to patients suffering from seven complex or intractable diseases, including cancer and kidney disease. It has been decided that a total of 65,000 patients will receive this support during the 2026-27 fiscal year. The Department of Social Services, under the Ministry of Social Welfare, will implement this program.According to the Department of Social Services, the primary objective of this program is to assist poor and indigent patients suffering from long-term or intractable diseases in covering their medical expenses, thereby alleviating the financial burden on their families.

Additionally, priority will be given to patients who require urgent medical treatment or whose lives are at risk. Individuals with disabilities, children, women, and elderly patients will also be prioritized.However, the relevant committee reserves the right to reject an application if it contains incorrect information, includes forged documents, if the applicant is already receiving other government financial assistance for the same purpose, or if the applicant expresses an unwillingness to accept the assistance after being enrolled.According to the regulations, an applicant may receive this assistance once within a single fiscal year and a maximum of three times throughout their lifetime.Required Documents for Application to apply for financial assistance, a photocopy of the patient’s National ID card must be submitted. For minor patients, a photocopy of their birth registration certificate is required.Furthermore, where applicable, the application must include a photocopy of the National ID card of the applicant or their guardian, one passport-sized photograph, details of a nominee, bank account information (belonging to the patient, applicant, or guardian), and a photocopy of the cover page of the bank chequebook.The application must also be accompanied by a photocopy of the patient’s most recent medical prescription and attested copies of diagnostic test reports.Required Test Reports Based on Medical Condition for patients suffering from cancer, relevant diagnostic reports—such as those for tissue diagnosis, histopathology, cytopathology, bone marrow analysis, or biopsy—must be submitted.

Apply link here https://mswservices.gov.bd/auth/login