Dated the 17th April, 2000
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of 5th Central Pay Commission – Grant of fixed medical allowance @ Rs.100/- p.m. to Central Government pensioners residing in areas not covered under CGHS.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M.No.45/57/97-P&PW© dated 19.12.1997, 24.08.1998 and 30.12.1998 on the subject noted above and to say that pensioners, who are living in CGHS covered cities, but whose places of residence are not served by any CGHS dispensary, have been representing for grant of medical allowance of Rs.100/-p.m. The matter has been reconsidered in consultation with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It has now been decided that medical allowance @ Rs.100/-p.m. shall be granted to such Central Civilian Government pensioners, if their places of residence are not served by CGHS or any corresponding Health Schemes administered by other Ministries/Departments, as the case may be, even though the places residence may fall within the limits of a CGHS covered city, subject to their furnishing the following documents:-
An undertaking in the following format:
I ______, a retired employee of ______(Office Address) ______declare that I am residing at ______(Residential Address indicated in PPO) ______, which area is not covered under CGHS or any corresponding Health Scheme administered by the Ministry/Department of ______, (as the case may be). I have also not obtained and do not wish to obtain a CGHS Card and avail out-door facilities under CGHS/Corresponding Health Scheme of other Ministries/Departments from any dispensary situated in an adjoining area.
(2) A certificate from the medical authorities of CGHS or from authorities of corresponding Health Schemes of the concerned Ministries/Departments, as the case may be, that the area where the pensioners is residing is not served by any dispensary under CGHS or the Corresponding Health Scheme administrated by the Ministry/Department.
2. All the pension disbursing authorities are required to obtain the above certificates from such pensioners in CGHS covered cities before payment of medical allowance is made. An entry to this effect should be made in both halves of their PPOs.
(SUJIT DATTA)
Director (PW)
To
All Ministries/Departments of Government of India.
From:
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Date: .. November 2009
To,
Director, CGHS
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Certificate
Sir,
I possess/wish to obtain CGHS Card for indoor treatment only. Please modify my card accordingly and return my existing card/ issue new card accordingly. I also request you to issue me certificate that the card is valid only for indoor treatment and shall not be used for OPD treatment. Necessary certificate as required from me, vide Letter No.38/99/99-P&PW(C) Dated the 17th April, 2000 fromGovernment of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions(Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare) is given below.
My residential address is as given above. I have revised/ not revised my residential address. Nearest CGHS dispensary is/ is not within 8 km distance i. e. my residence is / is not within the radius of 8 km of nearest CGSH dispensary.
Kindly revise my card / issue me card and the certificate that the card is only valid for indoor treatment and not valid for OPD treatment. Certificate is necessary for endorsement on my PPO from appropriate authority.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Yours Faithfully,
Enclosures: Photocopy of PPO
Existing CGHS Card
(Name and signature)
Undertaking for Medical Allowance
As per Letter No.38/99/99-P&PW(C) Dated the 17th April, 2000 from Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare) sent To All Ministries/Departments of Government of India.
I ______, a retired employee of ______(Office Address) ______declare that I am residing at ______(Residential Address indicated in PPO) ______, which area is not covered under CGHS or any corresponding Health Scheme administered by the Ministry/Department of ______, (as the case may be). I have (also not) obtained CGHS card (bearing No. However, I do not wish to avail OPD facilities from CGHS) and do not wish to obtain a CGHS Card and avail out-door facilities under CGHS/Corresponding Health Scheme of other Ministries/Departments from any dispensary situated in an adjoining area.
Signature and Name of Pensioner/Family Pensioner
From:
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Date: November 2009
To,
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Revised PPO
Sir,
Reference: G of I Order No. 38/37/08 P&PW (A) dated 01 September 2008
I retired from Central Government Service from department ...... on ...... My last posting had been in the office of ...... My original PPO was issued by your office under letter No...... dated ...... Revised PPO was issued by your office under letter No...... dated ...... Photocopy of the PPO(s) is/are enclosed for ready reference. On account of revision in pension and / or modification in CGHS facilities a revision in PPO has become inescapable.
Necessary certificate as required vide Government Letter No.38/99/99-P&PW(C) Dated the 17th April, 2000is given underis for your consideration and needful action. I am also enclosing letter from CGHS authorities that my card is not valid for OPD facilities offered by CGHS dispensary with effect from date of issue of the certificate.
Undertaking for Medical Allowance
As per Letter No.38/99/99-P&PW(C) Dated the 17th April, 2000 fromGovernment of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions(Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare) sent ToAll Ministries/Departments of Government of India.
I ______, a retired employee of ______(Office Address) ______declare that I am residing at ______(Residential Address indicated in PPO) ______, which area is not covered under CGHS or any corresponding Health Scheme administered by the Ministry/Department of ______, (as the case may be). I have (also not) obtained CGHS card (bearing No. However, I do not wish to avail OPD facilities from CGHS) and do not wish to obtain a CGHS Card and avail out-door facilities under CGHS/Corresponding Health Scheme of other Ministries/Departments from any dispensary situated in an adjoining area.
Signature and Name of Pensioner/Family Pensioner
(Continued on page 2)
I further request you to specifically mention following information in the PPO.
- Name in full: ......
- Nationality: Indian
- Address in full: ......
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Telephone No. with STD Code: ......
- Post Last Held: ......
- Date of Birth: ......
- Date of retirement: ......
- Date of Commencement of Pension: ......
- Qualifying Service: ......
- Revised Pay Scale: ......
- Grade Pay: Rs......
- Revised Pension fixed: Rs. per month ......
- Commutation per month: Rs......
- Date commutation deduction stops: ......
- Name of First Family Pensioner: ......
- Date of Birth of Second Family Pensioner: ......
- Name of First Second Family Pensioner: ......
- Date of Birth of First Family Pensioner: ......
- Enhanced Family Pension: Rs. per month ......
- Normal Family Pension: Rs. per month ......
- Date up to enhanced family Pension applicable: ......
- Pension Disbursing Authority: ......
- Medical Allowance Payable per Month Rs......
- Any other information as found fit by you ......
I am enclosing proof for birth date of the family pensioner(s). As per above referred government order revised PPO was to be issued within 2 months of issue of orders i. e. before 31 Oct 2008. The matter has already been delayed. Therefore, I wish to request you to kindly issue revised PPO and send it to my PDA with copy to me at the earliest.
Enclosures:
- Photocopy of Government Letter No.38/99/99-P&PW(C) Dated 17th April, 2000
- Photocopy of the certificate from Director CGHS, ......
- Photocopy(ies) of the Birth Certificate(s) for Family Pensioner(s)......
Yours Faithfully,
Name and signature of pensioner
From:
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Date: November 2009
To,
Bank/ Post Office
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Medical Allowance
Sir,
Reference: Letter No. No.38/99/99-P&PW(C) , Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, (Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare), 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110003, Dated the 17th April, 2000 (copy enclosed)
I have opted for not availing facilities of OPD treatment from CGHS Dispensary. Confirmation to this effect has been given by the Director CGHS, ...... vide letter No...... dated ...... (copy enclosed for ready reference). I view of the provisions in the letter under reference I am authorised for medical allowance per month. Present value of medical Allowance is Rs. 100.00 per month.
Kindly pay me the said allowance with effect from date of letter issued by Director CGHS ...... i. e. with effect from ......
Thanking you in anticipation.
Yours Faithfully,
Enlosures:
- Photocopy of the Government letter referred above.
- Photocopy of the certificate from Director CGHS, ......
Signature and Name of Pensioner.
Retirement Benefits
Medical Facilities for Pensioners
F.No.45/57/97-P&PW(C)Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
New Delhi-110003
Dated the 19th December, 1997
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Implementation of Govement’s decision on the recommendations of the Fifth Central Pay Commission – Grant of fixed medical allowance @ Rs. 100/- p.m. to the Central Government pensioners residing in area not covered under CGHS.
The undersigned is directed to say that in pursuance of Government's decision on the recommendations of Fifth Central Pay Commission, announced in this Department’s resolution No.54/86/97-P&PW(A) dated 30.9.1997, sanction of the President is hereby accorded to the grant of fixed medical allowance @ Rs.100/- p.m. to Central Government pensioners / family pensioners residing in areas not covered by Central Government Health Scheme administered by the Ministry of Health & family Welfare and corresponding Health Schemes administered by other Ministries / Departments for their retired employees for meeting expenditure on day-to-day medical expenses that do not require hospitalization.
2.These orders shall apply to Central Government pensioners / family pensioners, who at the time of retirement / death were governed by CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972 or other corresponding rules in operation prior to commencement of these rules and are eligible for medical facilities after retirement. Separate orders will be issued by the respective administrative authorities in respect of members of Armed Forces, All India Services and Railway Pensioners / family pensioners 3. Existing pensioners as well as the future retirees shall have to exercise one time option to avail of medical facilities under CGHS or other similar Health Scheme of their respective Ministry / Department or to claim fixed medical allowance of Rs.100/- p.m. In the case of future retirees, the option shall be obtained by the Head of Office along with other pension papers and in case the retiring employee opts for medical allowance, specific entry to this effect shall be made in both the halves of PPO. The CGHS or other medical authorities while issuing card to the pensioner shall check the position in this regard accordingly i.e. card is valid only for indoor / outdoor patient treatment, as the case may be.
4. In the case of existing pensioners if they opt for medical allowance, an undertaking shall be required to be submitted by ;claimants to the effect that they are entitled to medical facilities under CGHS or other similar Scheme administered by the Central Government but are residing in areas where no such outdoor facilities are available. On the basis of this undertaking, pension disbursing authorities shall make an entry in regard to grant of medical allowance in the both halves of PPO of ;the individual concerned and authorise payment of medical allowance. Such an under taking can be obtained by Bank, Departmental PAO and Treasury once every year alongwith other certificates, the pensioner is required to furnish. As and when grant of medical allowance to a pensioner / family pensioner is authorised by the pension disbursing authority, intimation to this effect sh 5. Ministry of Health & Family welfare / other concerned Ministries shall issue necessary instructions to all dispensaries providing medical facilities to pensioners / family pensioners to check the PPO of the pensioners and endorse the CGHS or other card accordingly.
6.The payment shall be made to the pensioner by the Pension disbursing authority along with pension / family pension on monthly basis.
7.The payment of medical allowance shall be counted for as a part of Sub-Head under ‘Pension and other Retirement Benefits and no separate Head shall be opened for the purpose.
8.These orders will take effect form 1.12.97
9.In so far as, retired / retiring employees of Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
( S. LAKSHMINARAYANAN )
Additional Secretary (Pension)
Department of Personnel and Training
Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances.
Retirement Benefits
Medical Facilities for Pensioners
No.45/57/97-P&PW(C)Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare)
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
New Delhi-110003
Dated the 24th August, 1998
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of the 5th Central Pay Commission – Grant of fixed medical allowance @ Rs.100/- p.m. to Central Government pensioners residing in areas not covered under CGHS – clarifications in respect of existing pensioners.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 19th December, 1997 on the subject mentioned above and to clarify the position with regard to paras 2,3 and 4 of the Office Memorandum:-
1. The recommendation of the Fifth Pay Commission for payment of fixed Medical Allowance is specifically for pensioners/family pensioners residing in areas not covered by CGHS.
2. The pensioners residing in a place where CGHS facilities are available cannot opt for Medical Allowance of Rs.100/- p.m. in lieu of OPD facilities.
3. As CGHS facility is not made compulsory to all the Central Government pensioners, there are several pensioners who have not opted for such facility at the time of their retirement. In such cases, the fixed Medical Allowance is not payable if they are residing in areas where CGHS facility exists.
The fixed Medical Allowance of Rs.100/- p.m. in lieu of OPD facilities has to be paid to the pensioners on the basis of declaration submitted by them that they are residing in the area where CGHS facility is not available.
In view of the position mentioned above it is further clarified that medical Allowance of Rs.100/- p.m. is only for pensioners/family pensioners residing in non-CGHS areas. Wherever CGHS facilities are available, the Medical Allowance is not payable to the pensioners.
1. Option for Medical Allowance is to be given by only those pensioners who are residing outside CGHS areas.
2. Wherever Medical Allowance of Rs.100/-p.m. has been paid to the pensioners who are residing in areas where CGHS facilities are available, suitable recoveries may be made from them.
3. A list of cities where CGHS facilities are available is enclosed for guidance.
(RATTAN LAL)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India.
To
All Ministries/Departments of Government of India.
LIST OF CITIES COVERED UNDER THE CGHS
1. / Ahmedabad
2. / Allahabad
3. / Bangalore
4. / Bhubaneshwar
5. / Delhi/New Delhi
6. / Mumbai
7. / Calcutta
8. / Guwahati
9. / Hyderabad
10. / Jabalpur
11. / Jaipur
12. / Kanpur
13. / Lucknow
14. / Chennai (Madras)
15. / Meerut
16. / Nagpur
17. / Patna
18. / Pune
19. / Ranchi
20. / Tiruannathapuram
21. / Gurgaon
22. / Noida
23. / Faridabad
24. / Gaziabad
Department of Personnel and Training
Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances.