AFFDF-Financial Assistance For Treatment Of Serious Diseases To Non Pensioner Ex-Servicemen (All Ranks)/Widows
✓ Information verified — April 2026The AFFDF scheme is run by the Ministry of Defence to help non-pensioner ex-servicemen of all ranks and their widows pay for treatment of serious diseases. It provides financial assistance to cover medical expenses for approved serious conditions like cancer, heart surgery, kidney failure, and joint replacement. This scheme recognizes the service of armed forces personnel and supports them during medical emergencies.
What You Get
- Financial assistance for treatment of approved serious diseases
- Coverage for major medical conditions including cancer, heart surgery, renal failure, and knee replacement
- Medical expense support for non-pensioner ex-servicemen and widows of ex-servicemen
Who Can Apply
- Gender: Male only
- Age: 18–100 years
- Must be a non-pensioner ex-serviceman of any rank, or widow of an ex-serviceman
- Medical condition must be one of the approved serious diseases under the scheme
- Treatment must be recommended by a medical professional
- Not receiving pension from the government
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Military Service Certificate
- 3. Medical Diagnosis Report
- 4. Bank Account Details
- 5. Identity Proof
- 6. Passport or Voter ID
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Defence
- Category
- Health
- Target Gender
- Male
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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