Meaning of an Ex-Servicemen – Revised Definition WHO ARE EX-SERVICEMEN? DEFINITION OF EX-SERVICEMEN Those who were released between 01 Jul 66 and 30 Jun 68 (both days inclusive) – Any person who has served in any rank (whether as a combatant or not) in the Armed Forces of the Union, has been released there from … Read more
Ex-gratia amount for CAPF personnel The amount of ex-gratia lump sum compensation available to the families of Central Government Civilian employees, who die in the performance of their bona fide official duties under various circumstances, has been increased on the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission w.e.f. 01/01/2016 vide DoP&PW OM No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A)(i) dated 04/08/2016, as … Read more
EX-SERVICEMEN CONTRIBUTORY HEALTH SCHEME (ECHS) 1. General : The 421 operational Polyclinics, approx 52 lakhs beneficiaries and 2247 empanelled hospitals is a true depiction of reach and delivery of benefits under the Scheme. A constant effort is being made to ensure accessibility and transparency through expansion and adoption of technology. 2. Important Govt Orders/ Policy … Read more
Ex-Servicemen Welfare – ECHS – Grievance Redressal Mechanism Ex-Servicemen Welfare – ECHS – Grievance Redressal Mechanism : Grievance Redressal Mechanism. Beneficiaries have following options available for seeking redress to their grievances:- (a) Online. (i) CPGRAMS. Centralized Public Grievance Redress & Monitoring System run by Deptt of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances, Govt of India can … Read more
Ex-Servicemen Welfare – ECHS – Important Websites Ex-Servicemen Welfare – ECHS – Important Websites : There are a No of websites dealing with issues concerning our veterans, which can be used for guidance. List of few important website addresses is as given below:-
Ex-Servicemen Welfare – ECHS – Treatment in Non-Empanelled Hospitals in Emergency Treatment in Non-Empanelled Hospitals in Emergency. Specialized treatment for serious cases (beyond the facilities available at the Polyclinics) is provided at Military and empanelled private hospitals. Rates for treatment at private empanelled hospitals are as per CGHS rates. In case of emergency, report to … Read more
Ex-Servicemen Welfare – ECHS – Advantages of Becoming ECHS Member (a) No age or medical condition bar for becoming a member. (b) Present one time contribution ranges from ₹15,000/- to ₹ 60,000/- (depending upon Grade Pay at the time of retiring). (c) No monetary ceiling on treatment. (d) Indoor/outdoor treatment, tests and medicines. (e) Country … Read more
Ex-Servicemen Welfare – ECHS – Achievements of ECHS Achievements of ECHS. The following targets have been achieved by ECHS during recent times:- (a) 421 Polyclinics made functional across the Country. The remaining five ECHS Polyclinics are proposed to be made functional at the earliest. (b) Polyclinic buildings have been constructed at 155 locations and construction … Read more
Ex-Servicemen Welfare – ECHS – Cases under Process with MoD Cases under Process with MoD. The under mentioned cases have been taken up with MoD:- (a) Procurement of 105 Tata Winger Ambulances. (b) Procurement of 17+3 (Nepal Polyclinics Ambulance Vehicles for further modification to work as MMU (Mobile Medical Unit). (c) Procurement of Vehicles and … Read more
Ex-Servicemen Welfare – ECHS – Important DO’s & Don’ts Important DO’s & Don’ts (a) DO’s. (i) Report to the nearest ECHS Polyclinic in case of any ailment. (ii) Obtain a referral before availing treatment in any empanelled hospital/ facility. (iii) Ask treating physician to prescribe only generic medicines. (iv) Inform the nearest ECHS Polyclinic within … Read more