NHIS

New Health Insurance Scheme

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State

States / UT: Tamil Nadu

Ministry / nodal: Finance Department

Department: Finance Department

Nodal department: Finance Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Government Employees

Tags: Health Insurance, Government Employees, Financial Assistance, Medical Expenses, Insurance Scheme, State Sponsored, Employee Benefits, Health Coverage

Details

The New Health Insurance Scheme is designed to provide health insurance benefits to government employees. Under this scheme, a monthly subscription of Rs.10 is collected from each government employee. The scheme offers assistance covering 75% of the medical expenses incurred, or up to Rs.1.00 lakh, whichever is less, for treatments related to ailments approved under the scheme. Employees must apply for assistance by submitting the necessary documentation related to their treatment.

Under this scheme a sum of Rs.10/- is recovered as subscription every month from the Government employee. Assistance to the tune of 75% of the expenses or Rs.1.00 lakh whichever is less is granted to those who apply for assistance with the documents relating to treatment taken for ailments approved under the scheme.

Sponsored by: State
Funding pattern: 75% of the expenses or Rs.1.00 lakh whichever is less
Scheme type: Download

Benefits

  • - Health insurance coverage for government employees 75% of medical expenses covered or up to Rs.1.00 lakh
  • Monthly subscription of Rs.10
  • Health insurance coverage for government employees
  • 75% of medical expenses covered or up to Rs.1.00 lakh
  • Monthly subscription of Rs.10

Eligibility

Government employees are eligible to apply for this scheme.

Application Process

Offline

To avail the benefits, government employees must apply to the concerned Finance Department with the required documents related to their treatment.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status