Procedure for Making Medical Certificate (for Certifying Disability)
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Health & Wellness
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The certificate aims to ensure that persons with disabilities can easily obtain authentic medical certification required to avail benefits under various social welfare schemes, including disability pensions, scholarships, healthcare facilities, and employment reservations.
Benefit Type
In Kind
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant must be a person with disabilities.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
To obtain a medical certificate, a person with disabilities must visit the district hospital on Wednesdays. They can collect a registration form there after paying a nominal fee. After registration, the individual is examined by the concerned doctors or specialists relevant to their type of disability. The applicant must carry their Aadhaar card, mobile number, and a passport-size photograph. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is generally present at the district hospital every Wednesday and, based on the medical examination reports, issues the disability certificate to the concerned individual. If the certificate is not available immediately, it can later be collected from the office of the Chief Medical Officer.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport-size Photograph
- Mobile Number
- Any Previous Medical Reports or Disability-related Documents (if available)
FAQs
Who is eligible to apply for the medical certificate?
A person with disabilities residing in Uttarakhand is eligible to apply for the disability medical certificate.
Where can a person apply for the medical certificate?
Applicants must visit the district hospital in their respective districts to apply for the medical certificate.
On which day of the week can one apply for the certificate?
The procedure is conducted every Wednesday at the district hospital under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
Is there any fee for registration?
Yes, applicants must pay a nominal registration fee to obtain the registration form at the district hospital.
Who examines the applicant for issuing the disability certificate?
The applicant is examined by a panel of doctors, including the concerned specialist and the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), who evaluates the disability and approves the certificate.
How long does it take to receive the medical certificate?
In most cases, the certificate is issued on the same day after the examination. If not available immediately, it can be collected later from the CMO’s office.