Critical surgeries
Cardiac, neuro, orthopaedic, organ transplants and other high-cost procedures where cost blocks access.
Healthcare crowdfunding, managed end-to-end.
When medical bills outpace savings, families shouldn't have to choose between treatment and financial ruin. Samivra runs verified healthcare fundraisers — from document check to hospital-direct disbursement — with a 0% platform fee for this category.
What this category covers
Medical causes we support on the platform
Not every medical need is fundable — but many are. Here's what verified healthcare fundraisers on Samivra typically look like.
Cancer treatment
Chemotherapy, radiation, surgery and post-treatment care for patients without adequate insurance.
Dialysis & chronic care
Ongoing treatment for kidney disease, thalassemia, haemophilia and other chronic conditions.
Accident & trauma care
Emergency surgeries, ICU stays and rehabilitation after road accidents, burns or workplace injuries.
NICU & paediatric critical care
Premature births, congenital conditions and emergency paediatric treatment for newborns and children.
Rare disease & specialised treatment
Genetic disorders, enzyme replacement therapy and treatment only available at specialised centres.
Who can raise
Verified medical fundraisers can be started by
Every fundraiser is document-verified before it goes live. Here's who can start one.
The patient
Patients who are able to run their own fundraiser can do so directly.
Immediate family member
Spouse, parent, child or sibling — with proof of relationship and patient consent.
Close relative with documentation
Extended family members can raise on the patient's behalf with written authorisation.
Treating hospital
Institutional campaigns for specific patients or a pool of patient care, with hospital documentation.
Registered NGO
NGOs running medical camps, patient support or treatment programmes can raise on behalf of beneficiaries.
What's not allowed
Third-party strangers raising without patient consent, anonymous fundraising, or campaigns with no verifiable medical documentation.
How Samivra supports
What we do, step by step
Running a healthcare fundraiser is stressful enough. We handle the platform-side work so families can focus on the patient.
Campaign planning & goal setting
We review the medical estimate, help set a realistic fundraising goal (not an inflated one), and structure the campaign timeline around the treatment schedule.
Story & document preparation
We guide you through the documents needed, help draft the campaign story with dignity and clarity, and prepare the fundraiser page for review.
Verification & approval
Medical bills, hospital estimates, doctor's letters and identity documents are verified before the fundraiser goes live. Typical approval: 24–48 working hours.
Promotion & outreach support
Social media content, donor outreach templates and digital promotion — coordinated by our team so the campaign reaches beyond your immediate circle.
Fund collection & hospital-direct disbursement
Funds are collected via verified payment channels and released directly to the hospital or treatment provider against verified bills — not as cash to the family.
Receipts, reporting & closure
Donors receive receipts. Fund utilisation reports are maintained through treatment. Campaign is formally closed with a final summary.
Documents required
What you'll need to start a fundraiser
Keep these ready — complete documentation is the fastest way to get approved.
Hospital estimate on letterhead with stamp
Doctor's referral or diagnosis letter
Discharge summary (if treatment already started)
Patient identity proof (Aadhaar or equivalent)
Requester identity proof & relationship proof
Patient consent / authorisation letter
Hospital bank account details (for direct payment)
Recent photographs (if used in story — with consent)
Note: Additional documents may be requested depending
on the case type. All personal and medical documents are stored
securely and never made public.
Fund flow
Where the money goes — and where it doesn't
Transparency is the backbone of a healthcare fundraiser. Here's exactly how funds move.
Donation received
Donor pays through verified payment channels. Funds are collected in a designated campaign account.
Verification against bills
Each release is matched against the hospital bill, estimate or invoice before disbursement.
Direct hospital payment
Funds are transferred directly to the hospital or treatment provider — not to the family's personal account.
Milestone release
For long treatments, funds are released in stages as treatment progresses and new bills arrive.
Excess handling
If funds exceed the final verified bill, excess is either returned to donors or redirected with disclosure.
Receipts & closure
Donors receive receipts. A final fund utilisation summary is prepared and the campaign is closed.
What's covered
Clear boundaries, so there are no surprises
Healthcare crowdfunding works best when the scope is clear from the start.
What's covered
- Hospitalisation and ICU charges
- Surgery and procedure costs
- Medicines and pharmacy bills (against prescriptions)
- Diagnostics, scans, lab tests
- Doctor consultation and follow-up fees
- Pre & post-operative care (within agreed scope)
- Rehabilitation and physiotherapy (case-by-case)
What's not covered
- Direct cash to patient or family
- Unverified or estimated-only claims
- Non-medical expenses (travel, food, lodging) unless pre-agreed
- Cosmetic procedures without medical necessity
- Treatment at unregistered or non-accredited facilities
- Bills submitted after campaign closure
- Personal debt or loan repayment
Fee structure — healthcare
Zero platform fee on healthcare crowdfunding.
We don't take a platform cut on healthcare fundraisers. You pay only standard payment gateway charges, which are pass-through and disclosed upfront. That's it.
0%
Platform fee
Note: Payment gateway fees (~2% standard) are charged
by the payment processor, not by Samivra, and are shown on the
campaign page. No hidden charges.
FAQ
Common questions about healthcare crowdfunding
Can funds be paid directly to the hospital?
Yes — and this is our default. Funds are released directly to the hospital or treatment provider against verified bills. This protects both donors and the patient, and removes any ambiguity about where money went.
What if the final bill is less than the amount raised?
The excess is handled transparently. Depending on the case, it's either returned to donors (proportionally) or redirected with full disclosure to another verified medical cause — never to the family as personal cash.
How long does verification take?
Typical approval is 24–48 working hours after complete documents are submitted. Incomplete documentation is the most common reason for delay — we help you prepare the right files upfront.
What if the patient's condition changes mid-campaign?
The campaign can be updated (goal, timeline, scope) with additional documentation. Donors see updates in the campaign feed, and fund release adjusts to the new verified bill.
Do you support chronic or long-term treatment?
Yes, but with a different structure. Long-term cases (dialysis, cancer cycles, chronic care) use milestone-based releases — funds are disbursed in stages against new bills, not released upfront.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Not automatically. Tax benefits depend on whether the fundraiser is run through a registered trust or Section 8 entity with valid 12A/80G certification. Samivra itself does not claim charitable status — campaigns raising under an eligible entity may offer 80G receipts, and this is clearly stated on those campaign pages.
Support a verified healthcare fundraiser today.
Every contribution goes to a documented medical need — with hospital-direct disbursement and transparent reporting.