Detailed Process for Applying ECHS Card for Dependent above 25 Years

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ECHS facility is applicable to veterans and their eligible family members only. This provision has been updated which you need to know. Lets read the text below for details please.

  • As per existing ECHS policy, a male child dependent on Ex-Servicemen (ESM) loses ECHS entitlement after 25 years of age.
  • However, in exceptional cases, a male child (above 25 years) may continue to avail medical facilities if:
    • A Court Order directs it, OR
    • Special sanction is granted by the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
  • Since the ECHS card gets automatically blocked after 25 years, a special procedure is required to reactivate/issue the card.

2. Procedures

2.1 Cases where Orders are Passed by Hon’ble Court

2.1.1 Action by ESM / Beneficiary

  • Forward a copy of the Court Order to Director C&L at CO ECHS for validation.

2.1.2 Action by CO ECHS

  • After validation, CO ECHS will inform the ECHS Smart Card printing agency.
  • The application status will be changed from:
    • “Card Blocked” → “Blocked due to Change in Data.”

2.1.3 Action by ESM / Beneficiary (Online Process)

  1. Login to ECHS Website with valid credentials.
  2. Confirm if the application status has been updated.
    1. If updated, click More Option Tab → Change in Data.
    1. This enables the beneficiary to edit the application.
  3. Select: Disability details / Special Sanction / Court Order tab.
  4. Click on Special Sanction / Court Order.
  5. Upload relevant Court Order under Attachment Details.
  6. Click Save and Proceed for Payment.

2.1.4 Action by Record Office / CO ECHS

  • After payment, the application will be visible to the respective Record Office for verification.
  • Once verified, it is sent to CO ECHS for final approval.
  • After CO ECHS approval, the card will be printed and issued in due course.

2.2 Cases where Special Sanction is Granted by MoD

2.2.1 Action by CO ECHS

  • Upon receiving and validating the Special Sanction Letter from MoD:
    • CO ECHS will direct the Smart Card Printing Agency to change status from:
      • “Card Blocked” → “Blocked due to Change in Data.”
    • CO ECHS will also share the sanction letter with the concerned ESM / Beneficiary.
  • The beneficiary will then follow the same online application process as in Court Order cases (Steps under 2.1.3).

3. Important Points

  • The ECHS application is blocked automatically when the male child crosses 25 years of age.
  • Only Court Orders or MoD Sanctions can reactivate eligibility.
  • Payment and document uploading must be completed through the ECHS online portal.
  • Verification process involves:
    • Beneficiary → Record Office → CO ECHS → Smart Card Printing Agency.
  • After due process, the ECHS card will be printed and issued.

4. Responsibility

  • Beneficiary / ESM: Submit Court Orders / track application status / complete online process.
  • CO ECHS: Validate documents, instruct Smart Card Agency, share sanction letters.
  • Record Office: Verify applications before final approval.
  • ECHS Smart Card Printing Agency: Print and deliver card after approval.

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