Conditions For Surgery
Surgery Assistance
Children must be under the age of 18 years old and both parents’ income should not exceed Rs 100,000 per month. SACIM assumes responsibility for surgery of up to a maximum of Rs 500,000
Procedures
Consultation / Medical Examination
A medical referral from the treating doctor for a surgical condition that cannot be treated in public facilities, along with other medical reports are required for a consultation by two SACIM doctors. Further investigations are carried out if so required. After meeting the medical criteria, a cost estimate of the surgery is requested from a local private clinic or a medical centre abroad.
Social Enquiry
Simultaneously, a social inquiry report is requested from the Probation and After Care Service of the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity (Social Security and National Solidarity Division) to know about the patient’s family background and specially the incomes derived by the parents.
Validation By Committee
On the basis of the medical and social reports and the cost estimate for the surgery, the SACIM Board decides to refer the patient to either a local private clinic or to a medical facility abroad.
Patient Sent Abroad or Treated Locally
Once approved by the Board members’ arrangements are made for the surgery is carried out. Subsequently, agreements between the parents and SACIM are finalised to ensure a smooth process for the intervention to be carried out on the child.
Follow up by SACIM doctors
After surgery follow-up of the patient is carried out by SACIM doctors regularly to ensure his/her recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
SACIM takes charge of surgical cases only. Regular follow up is then done by SACIM Doctors.
From zero to 18 years’ old.
- Complex cases that are not attended to in public hospitals.
- A referral letter is required by the treating doctor.
- Both parents’ salaries should not exceed Rs 100,000 monthly.
- Child has to be seen by 2 SACIM doctors with the referral letter.
- Case is then referred to SACIM Board members for consideration.
- If accepted, a social inquiry is carried out by the Probation Office followed by SACIM procedures in place.
- Normally it takes one to two months.
- Emergency cases are attended urgently.
- Costs of all/additional pre-operative investigations and surgical operation are borne by SACIM.
- Parents are free to make a voluntary donation to SACIM.
Yes, but only one parent is sponsored.
Yes, a grand-parent, an aunt or a close relative can accompany the child provided the latter is close to and familiar with that person.
Only in exceptional and emergency situations.
No, this is the responsibility of SACIM as it has working arrangements with health institutions abroad.
Normally, these cases are not dealt with by SACIM.
