EHS draws strong response as cashless treatment expands to 919 hospitals
Telangana's New Employees Health Scheme has expanded to include 919 hospitals, providing cashless medical services to government employees and pensioners. The scheme is funded by a monthly contribution from both employees and the state government.
Why it matters
It demonstrates a significant expansion of public health infrastructure and social security benefits for government workers.
The New Employees Health Scheme (NEHS), introduced for Telangana government employees, pensioners and their eligible family members, has received a strong response, with 919 hospitals now providing cashless treatment.
According to government claims, since its launch on July 17, the scheme has received pre-authorisation for 15,395 treatments involving ₹104.63 crore. The empanelled hospitals include 778 private and 141 government hospitals. The police department was brought under the scheme from September 1.
The scheme is supported by a dedicated monthly fund of ₹88 crore, with employees and pensioners contributing 1.5% of their basic pay or basic pension and the government matching the contribution. While the employees and pensioners contribute about ₹44 crore a month, the government contributes an equal amount. Funds for three months have already been transferred to the trust. The annual budget for the scheme is estimated at ₹1,056 crore.
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