Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 07:
In a significant development, all ex-servicemen who have retired prior to January 1, 1996 and have been drawing pension will be exempted from payment of their contribution for the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) membership, informed PIB (DW) in a statement released today.
Further conveying that the ex-servicemen would have to apply for membership without any levy of fee, the PIB missive also said those who have already paid their contribution fee will be refunded for which they would be intimated once relevant instruction is received.
With the scheme enrolment slated for closure on March 31, 2008 ex-servicemen are suggested to avail the opportunity as no medical facilities will be provided in polyclinics or armed forces hospitals to those who do not become member of the ECHS Scheme, it added.