Central GovernmentHealth

RMEWF-Financial Assistance For Medical Treatment Of Ex-Servicemen

✓ Information verified — April 2026
Ministry Of Defence

This scheme provides financial assistance to help ex-servicemen and widows of ex-servicemen pay for their routine medical treatment and health expenses. It is run by the Ministry of Defence and covers non-pensioner ex-servicemen of ranks up to Havildar and their widows. The aim is to ensure that former military personnel and their families can access necessary medical care without financial hardship.

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What You Get

  • Financial assistance for routine medical expenses
  • Coverage for medical treatment costs
  • Support for health checkups and consultations
  • Benefits extended to widows of eligible ex-servicemen

Who Can Apply

  • Gender: Male only
  • Age: 18–100 years
  • Must be a non-pensioner ex-serviceman of rank up to Havildar or equivalent
  • Widow of an eligible non-pensioner ex-serviceman is also eligible
  • Should have honorably served in the Indian Armed Forces
  • Applicant must not be receiving military pension

Documents Needed

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  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Military Service Certificate
  3. 3. Medical Prescription
  4. 4. Bank Passbook
  5. 5. Identity Proof

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find 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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