RMEWF-Financial Assistance For Medical Treatment Of Ex-Servicemen
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Defence
Department: null
Category: Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The aim of this aid gratis is to provide financial assistance to non-pensioner ESM or their widow to meet routine medical expenses during the year.

Benefits:
A Financial assistance up to a maximum of ₹30,000/- per year per eligible Ex-Servicemen/widow is provided in a financial year.
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Eligibility:
**The following criteria must be fulfilled:-**

- Applicant must be a non-pensioner ESM or his widow.
- Should be of rank Havildar/equivalent and below.
- Should be recommended by respective Zila Sainik Board (ZSB).
- Expenditure must be incurred at recognized government hospitals at rates approved under CGHS/ ECHS.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Eligible Ex-servicemen / their widows can visit the official website of Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat https://ksb.gov.in/
Click on “Register” which is available on the homepage of the portal.
Now, the registration form will be displayed, fill the form with necessary details.
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Save the application by clicking on the “Save” button and the saved details and password will be forwarded to the registered mail id.
Click the activation link which is sent to the mail id to login into the KSB portal.
Provide user name, password and verification code and click on the “Login “ button.
Select the scheme name and start filling the new application form by entering the required details.
Copies of the supporting documents duly attested by the respective Zila Sainik Welfare Officer (ZSWO) must be uploaded with the online application.
Once the online application is submitted, ZSWO will scrutinize the online applications and give appointment to the applicant for verification, 
After successful verification, ZWSO will recommend the online application and forward the harp copy as well soft copy to Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) through Rajya Sainik Boards (RSBs) on a monthly basis for further processing.
Processing at KSB Secretariat
Once the application reaches the Kendriya Sainik Board, the Section-in-charge verify the same and upload the printed list for the approval of JD (Welfare). 
Such applications of approval is then moved for sanction of the competent authority in one lot, preferably every quarter.
Payment ProcedureAfter approval of Secretary KSB, the application is processed for payment by Welfare Section. 
The welfare section verifies the Ex-servicemen's service number, name, banker's IFS Code and bank account number & forward the list of approved cases to Accounts Section for payment. 
The Accounts Section then processes the list for payment directly to beneficiaries via ECS to the beneficiaries as applicable.
Track Application StatusApplicant has to revisit the same portal https:  https://ksb.gov.in/index.htm
Click on “Status of application” link on the homepage of the portal.
Now enter your DAK ID and verification code. Click on the “Search” button.

Documents Required:
Copies of following documents duly attested by ZSWO must accompany the application:-
Discharge book/documents.
I-Card issued by ZSB is must both for ESM & widows.
Original medical bills countersigned by the attending doctor.
Hospital discharge summary countersigned by attending doctor.
A certificate from the applicant stating that he/she has not taken any money/grant from the State or present employer in the form of reimbursement or medical allowance.
Details of Bank A/c No (in PNB/SBI only) and IFS Code.