Is Chemotherapy for Rectal Cancer Covered Under the Ayushman Bharat Card in Kerala?

Dear Purification Fernandes ji,

Yes, chemotherapy for rectal cancer is covered under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), implemented in Kerala as Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhathi (KASP). Eligible patients can receive cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals, subject to the availability of the relevant treatment package and approval. The scheme provides coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per eligible family per year.

How to Check Ayushman Empanelled Hospital?

Follow these steps to check whether a hospital provides chemotherapy for rectal cancer under your Ayushman Card

1. Open the official Ayushman hospital search portal.
2. Select your state, Kerala.
3. Select your district.
4. First, check the complete list of Ayushman empanelled hospitals in your district.
5. Select the hospital type: Government or Private.
6. Select the relevant specialty, such as Medical Oncology.
7. Search for the name of your preferred hospital.
8. Enter the captcha if it appears.
9. Click on Search to view the hospital details.
10. Contact the hospital's Ayushman Mitra or scheme help desk to confirm that chemotherapy for rectal cancer is covered under an available package and that cashless treatment can be approved for the patient.

Documents Required for Chemotherapy

• Ayushman Bharat Card issued in Kerala.
• Aadhaar Card or another valid identity document.
• Ration Card or family identification document, if required.
• Rectal cancer biopsy and histopathology reports.
• CT scan, MRI, PET-CT, or other available investigation reports.
• Prescription and treatment plan from the cancer specialist.
• Previous chemotherapy records, discharge summaries, and medical reports, if available.
• Registered mobile number for verification, if required.

Before starting chemotherapy, ask the hospital to confirm whether the prescribed medicines, chemotherapy sessions, tests, and other related expenses are included in the approved package. Do not assume that every medicine or outpatient visit will automatically be covered. If the treatment is approved under the scheme, eligible expenses included in the package can be provided on a cashless basis.

Wishing you and your family good health always.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth