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Employees Health Scheme rolled out finally with detailed financial and other packages

The Indian state government has launched the Employees Health Scheme (EHS), providing financial coverage of up to ₹3 lakh per illness episode with no cap on the number of episodes. Cashless treatment is ensured for cases exceeding ₹3 lakh, with higher claims requiring approval from sub-committees or emergency board meetings. The scheme includes expert and executive committees for implementation, with payments based on CGHS package rates and subject to revision. Funding comes from employee contributions, government matching, and additional budgetary support.

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Employees Health Scheme rolled out finally with detailed financial and other packages

The Indian state government has launched the Employees Health Scheme (EHS), providing financial coverage of up to ₹3 lakh per illness episode with no cap on the number of episodes. Cashless treatment is ensured for cases exceeding ₹3 lakh, with higher claims requiring approval from sub-committees or emergency board meetings. The scheme includes expert and executive committees for implementation, with payments based on CGHS package rates and subject to revision. Funding comes from employee contributions, government matching, and additional budgetary support.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the new Employees Health Scheme as a government initiative without overtly praising or criticizing the policy. It outlines the structure, funding, and administrative framework of the scheme in a neutral manner, focusing on procedural details rather than ideological stance. There

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