How Do I Apply For A Echs Card?

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(i)

Visit ECHS website http://www.echs.gov.in

then click on the tab Online Smart Card Application – Online Application. (ii) Enter your name, service number along with valid mobile number and e-mail ID (for receiving One Time Password) and new password then click on tab Register.

Who can apply for ECHS?


All retired SFF personnel below officer rank

who have rendered 15 years of service and their dependents are eligible to join ECHS. The scheme is compulsory for those who have retired/will retire on or after 21 March 2011. For those eligible personnel who have retired prior to 21 March 2011 the scheme is optional.

How do I get an ECHS card?

(i)

Visit ECHS website http://www.echs.gov.in

then click on the tab Online Smart Card Application – Online Application. (ii) Enter your name, service number along with valid mobile number and e-mail ID (for receiving One Time Password) and new password then click on tab Register.

How do I register for ECHS beneficiary?

Ans: You can add dependents by

login to the online application portal

, then select edit application option, thereafter click on tab Add Dependent and fill details of your dependent and save details. After adding Dependents make additional payment for the members added in the application.

What are the documents required for ECHS smart card?

(i) Visit

ECHS website http://www.echs.gov.in

then click on the tab Online Smart Card Application – Online Application. (ii) Enter your name, service number along with valid mobile number and e-mail ID (for receiving One Time Password) and new password then click on tab Register.

How many days it will take to receive Echs card?

This process may take

2-3 months from the date of

fulfilling formalities. However, the temporary card receipt can be issued by dependent Stn HQ to individual if additional affidavit as per format is submitted.

What is the validity of ECHS card?

(a) All 32 Kb Kb ECHS are valid for a period of

10 years from the date of issue

.

What is the age limit for ex-servicemen?

Age limit for ex-serviceman is

33 years if you

belong to UR (Unreserved Category) and 36 years if you are in OBC (Other Backward Caste) and 38 years if you are in SC (Scheduled Caste) or Scheduled Tribe (ST). Generally, ex-serviceman gets relaxation in age upto 5 years.

What is difference between ECHS and Cghs?

CGHS promises

comprehensive medical care

to approximately 35 lakh central government employees and pensioners. … ECHS, which provides allopathic medicare to ex-servicemen pensioners and their dependents, is structured on the lines of CGHS to ensure cashless transactions.

Is Echs cashless?

The Scheme has been structured on the lines of CGHS to ensure cashless transactions, for the patients and is financed by the Government of India.

How do I make an appointment at ECHS?

2. BOOKING APPOINTMENT FOR OPD/REFERRAL AND MEDICINE WILL BE DONE FOR ELDERS WHO ARE NOT COMFORTABLE ON ONLINE BOOKING ON

LAND LINE NUMBER ‘0120 4259391'

ONLY 24 HRS IN ADVANCE.

Which is the smart card number on Echs card?

Ans:

The Reg No.

is the Card number which is required to be mentioned in the online application. The starting first two alphabets in the number denote your Regional Centre. Ques 3: Please tell me the process for filling of online application for ECHS Smart Card.

What is the validity of 32kb Echs card?

(a) All 32 Kb Kb ECHS cards are valid for a period of

10 years from the date of issue

. This category will continue getting their entitled medical cover with 32 Kb cards till further orders.

What is full form of ECHS?

Extended Chs. ECHS.

Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme

(India)

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