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Rules and Regulations of ECHS including all updates and change of SOP is published here in simplified manner as and when available in thenofficial website of ECHS.
Medical facilities are like Insurance. We feel necessity, when we fall ill. In general course, it seems not essential. But today We will let you know about the ABHA registration for ECHS beneficiaries. What is Abha and why this is uimportant for ECHS ? Answer of all these questions are here. A major relief for … Read more
The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) provides cashless medical treatment to eligible Ex-Servicemen and their dependents through empanelled private hospitals, military hospitals, and polyclinics. However, many beneficiaries face confusion regarding: Based on ECHS public-domain policy guidelines and revised SOP provisions available on ECHS Official Website, here is a detailed guide. What is an ECHS Package … Read more
The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has released the Revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) – April 2026, introducing updated rules for treatment, hospital admissions, referrals, package rates, emergency care, approvals, cancer treatment, billing norms, and beneficiary rights. This updated SOP is highly important for Ex-Servicemen (ESM), their dependents, empanelled hospitals, military hospitals, and ECHS polyclinics. … Read more
क्या हो रहा है? | What’s Changing? साथियों, ये पढ़ना बहुत ज़रूरी है — आपकी ECHS सुविधाएं इस पर depend करती हैं।. Central Organisation ECHS ने हाल ही में एक official letter जारी किया है, जिसमें ECHS beneficiaries के लिए medical सुविधाओं का लाभ लेने के लिए Aadhaar Based Authentication लागू करने की बात कही … Read more
70 वर्ष या उससे अधिक आयु के पूर्व सैनिक पूर्व सैनिक कल्याण की दिशा में एक और अहम कदम उठाते हुए, सेंट्रल ऑर्गनाइजेशन ECHS (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) ने 70 वर्ष और उससे अधिक आयु के ECHS लाभार्थियों के लिए रेफरल प्रक्रिया को सरल बना दिया है। हाल ही में जारी एक परामर्श पत्र (Advisory) … Read more
This document, issued by the Central Organisation of ECHS (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme), provides a crucial advisory regarding preventive health checkups and Annual Medical Examinations (AME) for its beneficiaries. The primary goal is to clarify the official policy and procedures to ensure proper adherence and avoid misunderstandings. 🏥 Key Points of the Advisory The advisory … Read more
Good news for ECHS members! Changing your parent Polyclinic has become easier thanks to a new feature on the ECHS portal. Beneficiaries with the 64KB ECHS Smart Card can now update their parent Polyclinic online, once every three months. What is an ECHS Polyclinic? An ECHS Polyclinic is a dedicated healthcare center for retired armed … Read more
ECHS Facility is totally cashless and the members are entitled to get free treatment in empanelled hospitals and polyclinics. However, it has been observed that the empanelled hospital demands money from beneficiary. To eradicate the problem, ECHS Authority has taken significant steps as described below – On Dated: 04 July 2025 and advisory No: RCK/02/2025 … Read more
🪖 पूर्व सैनिकों के लिए नई मेडिकल एडवाइज़री: सेना मुख्यालय की बड़ी घोषणा (अप्रैल 2025) सेना मुख्यालय ने 8 अप्रैल 2025 को एक महत्वपूर्ण एडवाइज़री जारी की है जो ECHS (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) के तहत आने वाले सभी पूर्व सैनिक लाभार्थियों के वार्षिक मेडिकल जांच (Annual Medical Examination – AME) से संबंधित है। इस … Read more
यह एक बहुत ही सराहनीय कदम , जो भारत सरकार के रक्षा मंत्रालय द्वारा हमारे पूर्वसैनिकों के लिए उठाया गया है। यह कदम उन वीरों के लिए है जिन्होंने अपने जीवन का महत्वपूर्ण समय देश की सेवा में बिताया है। 📜 योजना की घोषणा यह सूचना एक आधिकारिक लेटर के माध्यम से सामने आई है … Read more
In a powerful and urgent appeal addressed to Maj Gen Manoj Natarajan, SC, VSM, Managing Director of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), a primary beneficiary has shed light on the systemic inefficiencies and outdated bureaucratic practices plaguing the current ECHS administration. The letter, deeply rooted in concern and reason, calls for immediate and comprehensive … Read more
The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) is a vital initiative aimed at providing comprehensive healthcare to ex-servicemen and their dependents. To streamline medical care, the ECHS has established a referral procedure for treatment at empaneled hospitals. This ensures that beneficiaries receive timely and efficient healthcare services while maintaining proper documentation and approvals. Step-by-Step Referral Process … Read more
It is well accepted that acute diseases, especially life-threatening conditions or severe infections, allopathic medicine is generally more effective due to its quick action and scientific evidence base. According to experiences of thousands of years of Indian society, Ayurveda can be beneficial for supportive care and long-term health, focusing on holistic well-being and natural remedies … Read more
Tele : 25684946 ASCON: 36832 E-mail . jdpers@echs.gov.in B/49760/AG/ECHS/R/2024 Central Organisation ECHS Adjutant General’s Branch IHQ of MoD (Army) Maude Lines Delhi Cantt-110 010 10 Sep 2024 All Comd HQs (A/ECHS)IHQ of MoD (Navy)*(ECHS)Dte of Air Veterans (ECHS) ADVISORY : WORKING HOURS OF ECHS POLYCLINICS It has been observed that timing/ working hours of … Read more
It is well known that the Armed Forces Pensioners who retired from service on or after 1st April 2003 are covered under ECHS compulsorily. A one time contribution was deducted from your Gratuity amount to become a member of the ECHS. Now you and your family are under coverage of ECHS for all kinds of … Read more
Central Organisation ECHS Adjutant Generals Branch Integrated Headquarters Ministry of Defence (Army) Thimayya Marg Near Gopinath Circle Delhi Cantt -110010 B/49769/AG/ECHS 02 Sep 2024 IHQ of MoD (Navy)/Dir ECHS (N)DAV, Subroto ParkHQ Southern Command (A/ECHS)HQ Eastern Command (A/ECHS)HQ Western Command (A/ECHS)HQ Northern Command (A/ECHS)HQ Central Command (A/ECHS)HQ South Western Command (A/ECHS)All Regional Centres GUIDELINES … Read more
ECHS smart card for your dependents above 18 years of age required to be validated / renewed every year by submitting income proof. However, there are some special relaxation for senior citizens as mentioned in this letter. https://esminfoclub.com/category/job-vacancy Telefax: 011-25684946 email : jditechs1©echs.gov.in B/49711-NewSmartCard/AG/ECHS Central Organisation ECHS Adjutants’ General Branch Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army), … Read more