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Is Radiotherapy Covered Under Aarogyasri? — Coverage, Limits and the Approval Process
Medically reviewed by Dr. Kirti Ranjan Mohanty, Radiation Oncologist, MBBS · MD (Radiation Oncology), Senior Consultant · Last reviewed August 2026
For eligible patients, yes — radiotherapy is listed under Aarogyasri and can be delivered cashless at an empanelled network hospital once your case is sanctioned. It is not an automatic guarantee for every technique: the scheme sanctions a defined package tied to your specific diagnosis, not a blanket amount for "cancer treatment", so eligibility, empanelment and sanction should be checked before you commit to a plan.
- Coverage, in plain terms — what a sanctioned radiotherapy package actually includes, and what it typically doesn't.
- How package limits work — why there's no single ceiling figure, and how to get your own confirmed.
- The approval process — from diagnosis to cashless treatment, step by step.
- A free scheme-desk check — we verify your eligibility and package position before you decide anything.
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The short answer
Is radiotherapy covered under Aarogyasri?
Yes, for eligible patients — radiotherapy is among the oncology treatments listed under Aarogyasri, and it can be delivered cashless at an empanelled network hospital once your specific case is sanctioned. This isn't an automatic guarantee for every technique or every patient: the scheme approves a defined package tied to your diagnosis and procedure code, not one blanket amount for "cancer treatment".
Your radiotherapy itself is delivered at an NABH-accredited partner centre; CION Cancer Clinics coordinates your treatment plan, your oncology team and your scheme paperwork throughout. Cost shouldn't be guessed at — the sections below walk through what's actually covered, why there's no single ceiling number to quote, and the exact process to get your own case sanctioned.
If cost is the reason you're delaying a decision, start with a free scheme-eligibility check rather than assuming either "it's fully covered" or "it's not covered at all" — both extremes are usually wrong.
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Aarogyasri is one of India’s largest state-funded health assurance schemes by enrolment, and oncology — including radiotherapy — is among its listed treatment categories. Yet many families still assume cancer care isn’t covered at all and default to paying entirely out of pocket, without ever asking their hospital’s Aarogyasri desk to check.
What's covered
What does a sanctioned Aarogyasri radiotherapy package actually include?
No coverage guarantee is implied anywhere below. This reflects how a typical sanctioned package works — your own diagnosis, technique and empanelled hospital decide the exact answer for you.
| Component | Included in a sanctioned package? | What this means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis & staging workup | Yes, when it sits on the listed package pathway | Confirm your diagnosis code matches an Aarogyasri-listed cancer package before applying |
| Radiotherapy planning (simulation CT, contouring) | Yes, bundled into the sanctioned package for the approved technique | Ask the empanelled hospital which exact technique has been sanctioned for your case |
| Radiotherapy treatment sessions | Yes, cashless at the empanelled network hospital | Delivered at an NABH-accredited partner centre; CION coordinates your plan and team |
| Concurrent chemotherapy (if prescribed alongside radiotherapy) | Only if listed within the same approved package | Ask specifically whether chemoradiation is bundled, or needs a separate authorisation |
| A costlier technique than the sanctioned package (e.g. a more conformal technique than what was approved) | Not automatically | Any gap should be flagged in writing before you commit to that technique |
| Treatment at a hospital not empanelled for oncology/radiotherapy | No | Confirm empanelment for the specific specialty, not just general network membership |
| Follow-up visits after the sanctioned package period closes | Not automatically | A fresh authorisation may be needed — check the package's approved duration upfront |
No rupee ceiling is quoted here on purpose — package amounts are set by the scheme per procedure code and can change. Ask your empanelled hospital's Aarogyasri desk, or our scheme desk, for the current figure tied to your own diagnosis.
The approval process
What is the process to use Aarogyasri for radiotherapy?
Broadly the same six steps apply everywhere in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, though paperwork and turnaround can vary slightly by hospital.
1
Confirm your diagnosis & staging
Your treating team documents the diagnosis, stage and recommended technique — the package the scheme reviews is tied to this specific procedure code, so this has to be settled first.
2
Check your Aarogyasri eligibility
Eligibility is generally linked to holding a valid white or pink ration card, or the equivalent Aarogyasri/health card, issued by the Telangana or Andhra Pradesh government. Our scheme desk can verify this for you before you travel anywhere.
3
Choose a hospital empanelled for radiotherapy
Not every network hospital carries every specialty package — confirm the specific centre is empanelled for oncology or radiotherapy before you book anything.
4
The hospital submits your case for pre-authorisation
The empanelled hospital sends your diagnosis, staging and proposed technique to the Aarogyasri Health Care Trust for sanction before treatment can start.
5
Treatment proceeds cashless once sanctioned
Once your package is approved, radiotherapy sessions proceed without you paying the sanctioned amount directly — the hospital settles claims with the Trust.
6
Any gap outside the package is discussed upfront
If your recommended technique costs more than the sanctioned package, your care team should flag this before treatment starts, not partway through your course.
Eligibility, in brief
Who typically qualifies for Aarogyasri?
Eligibility criteria are set and periodically revised by the state government, so treat this as a starting point, not a final answer.
- A valid white or pink ration card — the most common route to eligibility in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, though the exact card type and income criteria can be revised by the state.
- Family members listed on the household's health card — coverage generally extends to dependants listed under the same card, not only the primary card holder.
- Registration at an empanelled hospital or Meeseva-linked centre — this is where your eligibility is actually checked and your case gets entered into the scheme's system.
- A diagnosis that matches a listed procedure code — eligibility for the scheme in general doesn't automatically mean every technique for every cancer is a listed package.
Rules and card types can change, so the fastest way to know your own status is a scheme-desk check — not an old rule you read online. This check is part of our free consultation, not a separate step you arrange yourself.
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What affects your coverage
What can affect whether your radiotherapy is fully covered?
These four factors decide most of what actually happens to your claim — worth confirming each one before you commit to a hospital or a technique.
Technique requested
Not every technique matches the package
A more advanced technique than the one sanctioned can create a gap between the package amount and the actual cost — see Why Does IMRT Cost More Than 3DCRT? for why this happens.
Hospital empanelment
Specialty-specific, not general
A hospital can be a network hospital for other departments without being empanelled for oncology or radiotherapy specifically — always confirm the specific specialty.
Package validity period
Sanctions have a time window
A sanctioned package covers a defined treatment period; care needed after that window, including some follow-ups, can need a fresh authorisation.
Procedure code match
The diagnosis has to line up
Being generally eligible for Aarogyasri doesn't guarantee every cancer type and every technique has a matching listed package — this is checked case by case.
If the package doesn't fully cover it
What if my recommended technique isn't fully covered by Aarogyasri?
This happens, and it isn't automatically a dead end. If your tumour board recommends a technique that costs more than the sanctioned package, your care team should identify the gap and lay out your options in writing before treatment starts — not partway through your course. Depending on your case, that can mean an appropriate covered alternative technique, stacking a private insurance policy or another scheme on top of Aarogyasri, or arranging the difference separately with a clear, itemised figure to plan around.
Many families are also eligible for more than one route at once — see our pages on Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) and Radiation Therapy and Does Health Insurance Cover Radiation Therapy? to see whether a second route applies to you. Our scheme desk checks all of this together rather than one scheme at a time, so you get one clear answer instead of three separate ones.
No coverage outcome is guaranteed by mentioning a scheme name — every case is verified individually before you're told what to expect.
Before you visit the scheme desk
What documents should I keep ready to apply?
Having these ready on your first visit is the single biggest thing that speeds up a pre-authorisation.
- Aarogyasri or equivalent health card — the white/pink ration card or the specific scheme ID for the patient and household.
- Diagnosis and referral paperwork — the report or referral letter from your first consultation, including any biopsy result already available.
- Identity proof — Aadhaar or another accepted ID for the patient and the accompanying family member.
- Any prior scans or reports — even partial imaging history helps the empanelled hospital build your case faster.
- A written list of questions — your recommended technique, the sanctioned package, and anything not yet clear, so nothing gets missed at the desk.
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Aarogyasri and radiotherapy — your questions answered
Is radiotherapy covered under Aarogyasri?
Yes, for eligible patients — radiotherapy is among the oncology treatments listed under Aarogyasri, and it can be delivered cashless at an empanelled network hospital once your case is sanctioned. It is not an automatic guarantee for every technique or every patient, so eligibility, empanelment and package sanction should always be confirmed before you commit to a treatment plan.
What are the package limits under Aarogyasri for radiotherapy?
Aarogyasri sanctions a defined package amount tied to your specific diagnosis and procedure code, not one blanket figure for "cancer treatment" or for radiotherapy in general. The exact ceiling depends on your cancer type, stage and the technique your tumour board recommends, and it can change, so the fastest way to know your own limit is a check with the hospital's scheme desk or our team — not an old number found online.
What is the process to use Aarogyasri for radiotherapy?
Broadly: your diagnosis and staging are confirmed, your scheme eligibility is verified, you choose a hospital empanelled specifically for oncology or radiotherapy, that hospital submits your case to the Aarogyasri Health Care Trust for pre-authorisation, and treatment proceeds cashless once sanctioned. Any gap between the sanctioned package and a costlier technique should be flagged to you before treatment starts, not partway through.
Which hospitals can provide Aarogyasri-covered radiotherapy?
Only hospitals specifically empanelled for oncology or radiotherapy packages under Aarogyasri, not every network hospital carries every specialty. Confirm the exact centre is empanelled for the procedure you need — general network membership for other departments doesn't guarantee radiotherapy coverage there.
What if my recommended radiotherapy technique isn't fully covered by the sanctioned package?
Some advanced techniques can cost more than the amount sanctioned under a standard package, and the scheme does not guarantee full coverage for every technique. Your care team should identify this gap and discuss it with you upfront — either an appropriate covered alternative or the amount you'd need to arrange separately — always in writing, before treatment begins.
Does Aarogyasri cover chemotherapy given together with radiotherapy, or follow-up visits afterwards?
It can, but only when chemoradiation or the follow-up falls within the same approved package and its sanctioned period — it is not automatic. Treatment or visits outside the sanctioned package period typically need a fresh authorisation, so check this case by case with the scheme desk rather than assuming continuous cover.
All cost and coverage information on this page is indicative only, as of August 2026, and reflects how Aarogyasri sanctions typically work. Nothing here is a coverage guarantee for any individual case — always confirm your own eligibility, empanelment and package sanction with the hospital's scheme desk or our team before you decide on a treatment plan.