ECHS Indian Air Force

Provide me the details of Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) of Indian Air Force? Provide me the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) application form for membership? Tell me the fees of the application form?

Hii Buddy , Here Will you please Provide me Membership Application Form of EX-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme of Indian Air Force ?

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EX-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme is Financed by Govt of India.


Retired Armed Forces personnel till 2002 could avail medical facilities only for specific high cost surgery/treatment for a limited number of diseases covered under the Army Group Insurance(Medical Branch Scheme) (AGI(MBS)) and Armed Forces Group Insurance Scheme(Management Information System) (AFGIS (MIS)) schemes.


Concept Of ECHS :

The Existing Infrastructure Includes Command and Control Structure, Spare Capacity of Service Medical Facilities (Hospitals and MI Rooms), Procurement Organizations for Medical and non Medical Equipment, Defence land and Buildings

Advantages Of Becoming ECHS Member :

• No age or medical condition bar for becoming a member.

• Life time contribution ranges from Rs 15000/- to Rs 60000/- (depending upon Grade Pay)

• Provision for re-imbursement at CGHS rates, in case of treatment under Emergency in a non-empanelled facility

• No monetary ceiling on treatment.

• Indoor/outdoor treatment, tests and medicines

• Familiar environment and sense of belongingness

• Covers spouse and all eligible dependents.



ECHS Application Form for Membership Indian Air Force