banglarmukh.gov.in Maavoi West Bengal Health Scheme for Journalists 2016

Organisation : Government of West Bengal
Facility : Maavoi West Bengal Health Scheme for the Journalists 2016

Notification : https://www.statusin.in/uploads/21261-Maavoi.pdf
Website : http://www.banglarmukh.gov.in/

Maavoi West Bengal Health Scheme :

As per Notification No.509-ICA(N) dated 25.02.2016, Maavoi West Bengal Health Scheme for the Journalists, 2016 has taken effect from 01.03.2016 and the Journalists accredited with the Department of I & C A may avail the benefit of the Scheme.

Related :  Incentives Schemes For Children West Bengal : www.statusin.in/9533.html

For this purpose, operational guideline given below, may be followed;
1. Enrolment : An accredited Journalist seeking enrolment in the Health Scheme alongwith dependent family members shall apply to the Pr. Secy. , I & C A/ OSD & E.O. Spl. Secy. I & C A Department in prescribed Form “A” and duly filled-in form may be submitted to Kolkata Information Centre,1/1 A. J. C. Bose Road,Kol-20 (Journalists’ Health Scheme Cell) (for Kolkata) and to the D.I.C.O.(in District). Dependent family members means:-
i) Spouse
ii) Parents, whose monthly income does not exceed Rs.5000/-
iii) Children includes step-children/legally adopted children
iv) Son is considered to be dependent till he starts earning or attains the age of 25 years whichever is earlier. Son suffering from permanent disabilities either physically or mentally will be considered dependent without any age limit.
v) Dependent unmarried/widow/divorced sisters of any age
vi) Minor brothers and minor sisters

2. In support of relationship, self attested copy of Voter Card/Aadhar Card/Ration Card/Pan Card/Birth Certificate etc. to be furnished alongwith form A by the applicant.

3. Three stamp size photographs and two passport size photographs are required to be furnished alongwith form A by the applicant.
4. Photocopy of Press Accreditation Card is required to be submitted alongwith form A by the applicant.
5. Form A is required to be countersigned by the Editor/Channel Head/News Editor with rubber seal and date.
6. On receipt of the same and its verification a Certificate of Enrolment will be issued in Form “B” and subsequently issued Printed Health Card.

2. Facilities:
i) An accredited Journalists or a beneficiary of such Journalist shall be entitled to the following facilities namely;

a) medical attendance and treatment as an indoor patient in a hospital or an institution; and

b) medical attendance and treatment at out patient department of a hospital or an institution, or clinic attached to such hospital or institution for such diseases, and under such circumstances, as may be specified.

ii) Medical attendance and treatment as an indoor patient in a hospital – A Journalist shall be entitled to reimbursement of the cost of his or his beneficiary’s medical attendance and treatment, as an indoor patient in a hospital or an institution.

Explanation: For the purpose of this clause, the expression “cost of medical attendance and treatment” shall includea) The amount charged by the hospital or institution in accordance with the approved rates;

b) The cost of medicines purchased from outside on the advice of the attending physician at the hospital or institution;

c) The charges for such pathological, bacteriological, radiological or the methods of investigations as are considered necessary by the attending physician and carried out, on the advice of the attending physician in a laboratory or institution, other than the hospital or institution in which the patient is treated.

iii) Medical attendance and treatment as an OPD(Outpatient Department) patient in a hospital :
1. A Journalist shall be entitled to reimbursement of the cost of his or his beneficiary’s medical attendance and treatment as an OPD patient in a hospital or institution in the following cases;-
i) Malignant diseases#,
ii) Tuberculosis,
iii) Hepatitis B/C and other liver diseases,
iv) Insulin-dependent diabetes**,
v) Heart diseases,
vi) Neurological disorder/cerebrovascular disorders
vii) Malignant malaria,
viii) Renal failure,
ix) Thallasaemia/ Bleeding orders/ Platelet disorders,
x) Injuries caused by accidents*.