Compare monthly costs for Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis & Home HD across Indian cities — find the most affordable option
Most common type. Visit a dialysis centre 3x/week for 4-hour sessions. Costs vary significantly by city and hospital type.
Done at home using abdominal lining. Exchange fluid 4x daily (CAPD) or overnight via machine (APD). Greater independence.
Hospital-grade HD at home. Higher upfront cost but better outcomes, more flexibility, and lower long-term cost per session.
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Free dialysis for families below poverty line. Covers up to 1,350 HD sessions. Available at empanelled hospitals across India. Annual cover up to Rs 5 lakh per family.
Free dialysis at district hospitals through PPP model. Available in 36 states/UTs. Over 500+ centres operational. No income criteria for BPL families.
Central Government Health Scheme covers dialysis for government employees and pensioners. ECHS covers ex-servicemen. Cashless at empanelled centres.
Many states offer free/subsidized dialysis — Delhi (DGEHS), Maharashtra (Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya), Tamil Nadu (CMCHIS), Telangana (Aarogyasri). Check eligibility at your nearest government hospital.
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Learn MoreCost Disclaimer: All costs are approximate estimates based on 2025-2026 market data and may vary significantly by hospital, location, consumables used, and patient condition. Actual costs may include additional charges for medicines, EPO injections, blood transfusions, and emergency care. Contact RENACARE or Dr. Bhatt's team for accurate pricing.
Medically reviewed
Written and reviewed by Dr. Anil Prasad Bhatt
Senior Director – Nephrology and Kidney Transplant, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Sector 128, Noida.
DM Nephrology (AIIMS New Delhi, 2011) · FRCP (London) · FASN (USA) · Advanced Training in Nephrology, University of Oxford & Harvard University (2016) · NMC Reg. 046358
Last clinically reviewed: 2 September 2026 ·
Next review due: September 2027
Clinical guidance on this page follows current KDIGO and Indian Society of Nephrology practice, and NOTTO rules where transplantation is discussed. It is general information, not a personal diagnosis or prescription — see our medical disclaimer. If you have severe symptoms, call 112 or attend your nearest emergency department.