Goa Chief Minister's Medical Assistance Cell Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Goa Chief Minister's Medical Assistance Cell Scheme is a new medical financial assistance initiative of the Government of Goa for patients who cannot bear the cost of treatment for serious, life-threatening diseases. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant launched the Chief Minister's Medical Assistance Cell on 13 October 2026 at Mahalaxmi. The Government constituted the Cell under the Chief Minister's Relief Fund through a notification of the Finance (Budget) Department, and the Cell functions from the CM War Room at the Directorate of Planning, Statistics and Evaluation (DPSE), Porvorim.

The Government launched this Cell to ease the financial burden that costly medical procedures put on Goan families. Its objective is to support patients who are unable to bear the cost of treatment, ensure access to necessary healthcare services for severe diseases, and reduce the financial burden on every Goan family. Along with money, the initiative also aims to give families access to appropriate medical care and guidance when they face a serious illness.

Under the CM Medical Assistance Cell, the Government assists up to 30% of the cost of a medical procedure, subject to a maximum of ₹2,00,000 per patient. The Chief Minister's Medical Committee recommends the amount for each case. For diseases already covered under the Deen Dayal Swasthya Seva Yojana (DDSSY), Goa Mediclaim Scheme or Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, the scheme gives coverage over and above the prescribed limit when the treatment expenditure for a particular disease exceeds that limit. The Government releases the sanctioned amount directly to the hospital from the CM Relief Fund, so the patient does not receive the money in a bank account.

Only applicants who have been residents of Goa for at least 15 years are eligible to apply. The scheme covers only life-threatening diseases. A beneficiary cannot apply again for three years from the date of sanction, although this restriction does not apply to other members of the family. In the initial phase, the facility is available only at hospitals empanelled under DDSSY, Mediclaim or PM-JAY. The Chief Minister can relax any provision on a case-to-case basis for reasons recorded in writing.

Patients can apply for CM Medical Assistance Cell online through the Goa Online portal or offline at the Chief Minister's Medical Assistance Cell in the CM War Room, DPSE, Porvorim. Applicants need proof of residence, an estimate of the procedure cost from the hospital, Aadhaar details, an email ID and a mobile number. For any help, applicants can call the helpline 14524. 

Scheme Benefits

The Goa Medical Financial Assistance Scheme gives targeted financial support to patients facing high-cost treatment for serious illnesses. Here are the key benefits:

• Assistance amount: 30% of the cost of the medical procedure.
• Maximum limit: ₹2,00,000 per patient.
• Top-up over other schemes: For diseases covered under DDSSY, Mediclaim, or PM-JAY, the assistance applies over and above the prescribed limit when the expenditure exceeds it.
• Direct payment to hospital: The Government releases the sanctioned amount directly to the hospital from the CM Relief Fund.
• Expert recommendation: The Chief Minister's Medical Committee decides the assistance amount for each case.
• Two ways to apply: Patients can apply online or visit the Cell in person.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must fulfil the following conditions to qualify for assistance under the CM Medical Assistance Cell Scheme:

• The applicant must be a resident of Goa for at least 15 years.
• The treatment must be for a life-threatening disease.
• In the initial phase, the treatment must take place at a hospital empanelled under DDSSY, Mediclaim or PM-JAY.
• The CM Medical Committee must recommend the assistance.
• The applicant must not have received assistance under this scheme in the last three years from the date of sanction.

Required Documents

To apply for Goa CM Medical Assistance Cell, applicants need to submit the following documents and details along with the application:

• Proof of residence in Goa
• Estimate of the procedure cost from the hospital
• Aadhaar details
• Email ID
• Mobile number

Steps to Apply

The Government of Goa accepts applications under the Chief Minister's Medical Assistance Cell Scheme both online and offline. Applicants can choose either method and follow the steps given below to apply.

Online Application through Goa Online Portal

Applicants can submit the application online through the official Goa Online portal by following these steps:

• Visit the official Goa Online portal.
• Click on "Register" to create an account if you are a new user, or click on "Login" if you already have one.
• Look for the Chief Minister's Medical Assistance Cell service on the portal.
• Fill in the patient and treatment details in the application form.
• Upload the proof of residence, the hospital's procedure cost estimate, and the other required details.
• Check all the details and submit the application.
• Note down the acknowledgement number to track your application on the portal.

Offline Application at CM Medical Assistance Cell

Applicants who prefer to apply in person can visit the Cell directly by following these steps:

• Visit the Chief Minister's Medical Assistance Cell at the CM War Room, Directorate of Planning, Statistics and Evaluation (DPSE), Porvorim, Goa.
• Carry the proof of residence, the hospital's procedure cost estimate, and Aadhaar details, along with your email ID and mobile number.
• Submit your application with the prescribed documents at the Cell.
• Ask the Cell staff for guidance if you need help with the application format or documents.

Verification, Approval and Payment

After submission, the application moves through the following stages.

• The Chief Minister's Medical Committee examines the case and recommends the assistance amount.
• The Committee fixes the amount at 30% of the procedure cost, up to ₹2,00,000 per patient.
• The Government releases the recommended amount directly to the hospital from the CM Relief Fund.
• However, the Government has not announced any fixed timeline for approval or payment.

Relevant Links

• Goa Chief Minister's Medical Assistance Cell Scheme Registration
• Goa Chief Minister's Medical Assistance Cell Scheme Login
• Goa Chief Minister's Medical Assistance Cell Scheme Details
• Goa Chief Minister's Medical Assistance Cell Scheme Notification
• Department of Information & Publicity, Goa Portal

Contact Information

• Goa Chief Minister's Medical Assistance Cell Toll-Free Helpline Number: 14524
• Goa Online Helpline Number: 8882988000
• Goa Online Support Email: [email protected]