Bharat Pensioners Samaj

  National Health Authority L.S. CHANGSAN (I.A.S.) Chief Executive Officer D. O. No. S-12018/395/2022-NHA 20th September, 2024 Dear Colleague, This is to inform you of the approval of the Government of India for extending the benefits of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above. 2. Salient features of the approval are as below: a. The benefits of AB PM-JAY would now be available to all senior citizens of the age 70 years and above irrespective of their socio-economic status. These benefits will be available to senior citizens of 70 years and above in families already covered under AB PM-JAY (hereinafter referred to as ‘existing families’), as well as in families which are not covered under the AB PM-JAY, (hereinafter referred to as ‘new families’). b. The only eligibility criteria for availing benefits under the scheme would be attainment of age of 70 years or above by the individual. This woul...

 

 

  This is a crucial reminder concerning the pending revision of pensions for pre-01.01.2006 central government pensioners. Bharat Pensioners Samaj once again emphasizes the urgency of this matter, drawing attention to recent significant judicial outcomes that reinforce the need for immediate action.

  Submission of Annual Life Certificate for KVS Pensioners who got retired from 01.04.2023 Onwards: KVS Order dated 22.10.2024 Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (HQ) 18 Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi -110016 फ.110230(e-Pen)/3/2022/केविएस(मु.)/4909 दिनांक: 22.10.2024 उपायुक्‍त/निदेशक सभी क्षेत्रीय कार्यालय/जीट केन्‍द्रीय विद्यालय संगठन विषय: 01.04.2023 के पश्‍चात सेवानिवृत हुए केविएस पेंशनर्स का वार्षिक जीवन प्रमाण पत्र जमा करने के संबंध में/ Submission of Annual Life Certificate for KVS Pensioners who got retired from 01.04.2023 – Onwards -reg. KVS has launched e-Pension portal w.e.f 01.04.2023, which facilitates timely processing of pension file and disbursement of initial Pension on scheduled time. The e-Pension portal also has the facility for submission of Life Certificate by the Pensioner on visiting nearest KVs/ RO/ ZIET/ KVS(HQ) in addition to all other modes available, such as Nearest Indian Bank Branch, Jeevan Pramaan Application etc. To avoid delay in t...

 

 

  No.19-3/2024/ADMN.(129) Office of the Additional Director Central Government Health Scheme 3rd Floor, E Wing, Kendriya Sadan, Koramangala, Bengaluru-34 Bengaluru Dated: 17/10/2024 NOTIFICATION Sub: Reiteration of the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, CGHS, and Dte. General Of Health Services. With reference to the above-mentioned subject, the undersigned is directed to draw attention to the terms and conditions of empanelment under CGHS and to reiterate that the Hospitals, Diagnostics/Imaging, Eye, and Dental centers empaneled under CGHS shall provide better services to the CGHS beneficiaries. The following instructions are to be followed strictly by all HCOs empaneled under CGHS Bengaluru, failing which necessary action will be initiated in accordance with the MoA. 1.      Cashless CGHS facility is obligatory for Pensioners , Ex-members of Parliament , Sitting Members of Parliament , Freedom Fighters , and Servi...

  In a significant development that could bring relief to senior citizens, a group of state finance ministers is reportedly leaning towards exempting Goods and Services Tax (GST) on term insurance plans and health insurance for seniors. The move is being seen as a crucial step in making insurance more affordable for the elderly population, who often face financial constraints and rising healthcare costs. This initiative, which is still under consideration, could have far-reaching effects on the welfare of senior citizens, potentially removing GST for those purchasing health insurance policies of up to Rs 5 lakh. Bharat Pensioners Samaj Advocacy Bharat Pensioners Samaj, a prominent organization that represents the interests of pensioners and senior citizens across India, has been at the forefront of this issue. Through various platforms and forums, the organization has forcefully advocated for the removal of GST on senior citizens' health and insurance plans, arguing that the le...

 

  F. No. 38/10(04)/2024-P&PW(A) (e 10124)- Dated: 18.10.2024 Government of India Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare Office Memorandum Subject: Revision of pension after authorisation under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules 2021 - reg. The undersigned is directed to say that as per Sub Rule 2 of Rule 66 of CCS(Pension) Rules 2021 [erstwhile Rule 70 of CCS(Pension) Rules 1972], subject to provisions of Rule 7 and 8 of CCS(Pension) Rules 2021, pension or family pension once authorised after final assessment or revised under Sub Rule 1 of Rule 66 of CCS(Pension) Rules 2021 shall not be revised to the disadvantage of the pensioner or family pensioner unless such revision becomes necessary on account of detection of a clerical error subsequently. In case the clerical error is detected after a period of two years from the date of authorisation or revision of pension or family pension, no revision of pension to the disadvantag...

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