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How to Avail TN Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam Doorstep Healthcare 2026

TN Doorstep Healthcare - free home visits for elderly + chronic patients. Auto-screening + medicines.

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About This Guide

Tamil Nadu Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam (Health on Doorstep) provides free home visits by Field Health Worker (FHW) + Auxiliary Nurse Midwife. BP, sugar checks, doorstep medicine delivery for chronic patients (diabetes, hypertension, mental health). Targets elderly + bedridden. State-funded. Universal Tamil Nadu coverage.

Eligibility Criteria

Tamil Nadu permanent resident
Elderly (60+) OR chronic disease patient
Bedridden / mobility-restricted (priority)
Aadhaar mandatory
Local PHC area

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Aadhaar
TN domicile
Existing medical records
Photo
Mobile registered

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit PHC

Local Primary Health Centre.

Field Health Worker enrolls.

Health Profile

BP, sugar, BMI, history.

Home Visits

Monthly to bimonthly per condition.

Screening

BP, blood sugar at home.

Medicine Delivery

Hypertension, diabetes meds free at home.

Referrals

If complications - referred to higher care.

Continuous Care

Chronic disease management.

Key Benefits

100% FREE doorstep service
Elderly + bedridden focus
Diabetes, HTN, mental health
Free medicines monthly
Auto-screenings
Reduces hospital visits
Tamil Nadu universal
Lifetime continuation

What Happens After Application?

Continuous monthly visits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Outside Tamil Nadu?

TN-specific. Other states have NPHCE / NCD programmes - similar but less doorstep oriented.