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Empanelment of AYUSH Hospitals and Ayurveda, Unani and Yoga and Naturopathy Package Rates

 

F. No Z. 28015/01/2006-HD Cell/CGHS/
Government of India
Ministry of Health & family welfare
Directorate General of Central Government Health Scheme

Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi
Dated: 01.10.2015

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Empanelment of AYUSH Hospitals / Centers under CGHS and CS (MA) Rules for Ayurveda. Unani and Yoga & Naturopathy treatments/ procedures and Fixation of Package rates.

Reference is invited to the Notification. No Z. 28015/01/2006-HD Cell/ AYUSH/ CGHS/HQ/Pt-I, dated 03/7/2015 and O.M. No. Z. 28015/01/2006-HD Cell/CGHS dated 3/7/2015.

The undersigned is directed to state that after following the prescribed proceedure and on submission of required documents like Memorandum of Aggreement, Performance Bank Gaurantee and Acceptance letter etc. by the QCI recommended AYUSH Hospitals and Centers for empanelment under CGHS and CS (MA) Rules were considered by the competant aurhority and approved. The list of such AYUSH hospitals and package rates/rates for treatments/ procedures are enclosed as Annexures “A” and “B” respectively. The rates and the O.M. is valid for a period of 6 months from 3/7/2015 to 02/1/2016 or new rates are finilised through fresh tender process whichever is earlier.

2. The undersigned is further directed to clarify as under

(a) “Package Rate” means rates for a package of treatment of standard set of procedures that are administered to the patient while undergoing treatment for a pre-diagnosed disease condition for the specified time period. The package rates which are specified for diagnosed diseases/conditions in Annexure “B” should strictly be adhered. Procedures other than the package rates listed in Annexure “B” for a nonspecific disease condition which is not mentioned under package rates will be considered as per the list. The duration of the treatments should not exceed 34 days for Ayurveda and 28 days for Yoga and Naturopathy in the light of P.M. dated 1-1-2008.

i) This includes all charges pertaining to a particular treatment/procedure including registration charges, admission charges, accommodation charges, cost of medicines, Panch Karma charges, Labor Room charges, charges for Kshar sutra operation/procedure charges Doctor/Consultant visit charges, Monitoring charges, operation theatre charges, procedural charges/Surgeon’s fee , cost of disposable surgical charges and cost of all sundries used during hospitalization related to routine investigations, physiotherapy charges etc. from the time of admission to till discharge. This also is inclusive of all sub-procedures and related procedures to complete the treatment.

ii) No additional charge on account of extended period shall be allowed if that extension is due to any improperly conducted procedure.

(b) The rates not indicated in Annexure “B” in respect of items under the head of admission fee, consultation fee, laboratory Investigations/diagnostic tests/procedures, hospitalization Nursing care, Transportation, engagement of attendants etc. will be the same as prescribed for recognized private Allopathic Hospitals under the CGHS. The rates pertain to 2008 of allopathic system are applicable as the O.M. of the dated 1-1-2008 of AYUSH procedures are extended.

(c) Re-imbursement for treatment/procedures for which prescribed rates have not been indicated in Annexure “B” will be charged as per actual. The Hospitals are not required to give medicines in OPD or at the time of discharge of the patient. Medicines so provided shall not be reimbursable. Procedures / Treatments given to the beneficiary outside the list will be discouraged if justification is not given for doing outside procedures.

(d) Ward entitlement and rates for room charges will be as prescribed earlier for CGHS beneficiaries. Room rent is applicable only for treatment procedures for which there is no prescribed package rate and will include charges for occupation of bed, diet for the patient, charges for water and electricity supply, linen charges, nursing charges and routine up-keeping. Expenses on toiletries, cosmetics, telephone bills etc. are not reimbursable and are included in rates/package rates.

(e) The prescribed rates as indicated in Annexure “B” shall be valid for the period of Memorandum of Agreement required to be signed by the Hospital/ Centre with the CGHS in general but in the present case the period is specified in the second pargraph of the O.M.The additional time taken in the MOA is meant to address any dispute arise between the parties while the activities are in operational or in case if extenion is required to be obtained from the aurhorities in exgensis.

3. The treatment at these empanelled AYUSH Hospitals/Centers may be taken only with the prior authorization/ permission in accordance with the CGHS Rules or the CS (MA) Rules as the case may be in force at the time of taking treatment.

4. (i) In respect of the CGHS beneficiaries permission for treatment is granted by CMO In charge/ Additional Director / Joint Director, CGHS in case of pensioners, former Governors , Former Vice-president Ex-MPs, Freedom Fighters etc. and by Rajya Sabha / Lok Sabha Secretariat as the case may be in case of Members of Parliament by the Registrar General of Supreme Court and by the Registrar Delhi High Court in respect of serving employees and pensioners of case of serving Govt, employees serving employees and pensioners of autonomous bodies covered under CGHS such permission shall be issued on the basis of recommendation from CMO/SMO I/C of the concerned AYUSH dispensary.

ii) In respect of the Government employees covered under the CS (MA) Rules, authorization/permission is to be issued by the concerned administrative Ministry/Department based on the recommendations of the AMA of the concerned system of the medicine.

iii) For Yoga & Naturopathy Office Memorandum NO. 15/11-21/2009/CGHS (SZVCGHS (P) dated 27th October, 2009 which is in free will continue.

5. The AYUSH Hospitals/Centers will not refuse admission/treatment to Central Government Employees or their dependant family members who are not CGHS beneficiaries if they produce certified/ attested copies of identity cards issued by the Government of India and have been referred to the Hospital/Diagnostic centre by the organization in which they are working and shall not charge more than the prescribed package rates/ rates in such cases.

6. An AYUSH Hospital/centre empanelled as above, whose rates for treatment procedures/tests are lower than the prescribed rates shall charge as per actual.

7. (a) Hospitals shall provide credit facility to the following categories of CGHS beneficiaries (including dependant family members, whose names are entered on CGHS Card) on production of valid permission letter:

• Members of Parliament;
• Pensioners of Central Government drawing pension from central estimates;
• Former Vice-presidents, Former Governors and former Prime Ministers;
• Ex-Members of Parliament;
• Freedom Fighters;
• Serving CGHS employees;
• Serving employees of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (including attached / subordinate offices under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare); and
• Such other categories of CGHS cardholders as notified by the Government.

(b) Bills should be submitted to the Office of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat / Lok Sabha Secretariat in case of sitting Members of Parliament and to Additional Director. CGHS (Hqrs), Delhi / concerned CGHS city, in case of beneficiaries enlisted above, once in a month.

8. Reimbursement in case of pensioners, former Governors, former Vice-Presidents, ex-MPs, Freedom Fighters, etc.. Is made by Additional Director of concerned CGHS city through BCA and by Rajya Sabha Secretariat / Lok Sabha Secretariat in case of sitting Members of Parliament and by concerned Ministry / Department/ Organization in case of serving Govt, employees, serving employees and pensioners of autonomous bodies covered under CGHS.

9. Any legal liability arising out of such services, responsibility solely rests on the hospital and shall be dealt with by the concerned empanelled hospital/diagnostic centre. Services will be provided by the Hospitals/Diagnostic centers as per the terms of agreement

10. The Hospitals/Diagnostic centers will give a discount 5% on every cash payment charged directly from the beneficiaries.

CGHS beneficiaries are entitled to facilities of private, semi-private or general ward depending on their basic pay / pension. The entitlement is as follows:-

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Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare reiterated that Replies given to Petioners on Pension grievances to be uploaded in CPENGRAMS

 

No. 55/6/2015-P&PW(C)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
New Delhi, the 29th september, 2015

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Streamlining Action on Pension grievances-uploading of replies given by the Ministries/Departments to the petitioner on CPENGRAMS.

It has been observed that in most of the cases of pension related grievance, the Ministries/Departments/ Organizations do not upload the replies to the petitioner on the portal and close the cases. It is therefore requested that in case, any letter or orders etc, are issued by the concerned Ministry/Department/Organization for redress of the grievance or for not acceding the request of the petitioner for valid reasons, the same may also be uploaded on the portal CPENGRAMS.

It is again reiterated that since effective grievance redress mechanism is a priority of the Government, the quality of disposal is important and a well reasoned speaking reply should be furnished to the petitioner before closure of grievance an a copy of the same be uploaded on CPENGRAMS.

Tens of warm messages congratulating WFTU for its 70 years arrive to the WFTU Central Offices

Tens of warm messages congratulating WFTU for its 70 years of militant and internationalist struggle have arrived from all corners of the world. The Trade union Organizations affiliates and friends of the WFTU underline the significant contribution of the WFTU thoughout the seven decades of its existence in their national struggles for the rights of the working people against imperialism and exploitation. The role of the WFTU in the strengthening of the internationalist solidarity is central in all congratulatory letters. At the same time, all final preparations are taking place for the organizing of activities around the world tomorrow, October 3rd, 2015.

Sao Paulo: The first day of the WFTU central activity concluded with great success.

The first day of the WFTU central activity concluded. The Delegates form more than 40 countries of the world this morning in Brazil discussed about Geopolitics, CELAC (Community of Latin American States and Caribbean) and Transatlantic Association of Trade and Investment.

In the evening the Congress continued with the topic: “The challenges of trade unionism: WFTU 70 years: challenges, struggles and history”, where the General Secretary of WFTU, George Mavrikos gave a speech on the 70th anniversary of WFTU.

 

Central Govt. Employees postpone Strike decision

The Staff side of the Central Government Employees has decided to postpone the Indefinite Strike decided from 23rd November 2015,in view of the latest developments, including the Bihar elections, delay in submission of report etc. The strike may be organised during the Budget session in 2016, if the demands are not met by then.

A ban can’t stop the struggle against the privatization of public services !

02 Oct 2015
A ban can’t stop the struggle against the privatization of public services 

On October 2, the USB has called a local strike, in Rome, with a demonstration that will start in the afternoon, from the Coliseum. The struggle day is called to defend the public goods and services against the projects of privatization and exploitation followed by the Major of Rome Ignazio Marino. Marino according with the government Renzi is following the lines of EU that impose the sale of the public services to the private big companies. The Prefecture and Police have punctually forbidden the demonstration. It’s the second ban of demonstrations in only 2 weeks, to which are added the bans of strike of the local transport called by USB. There’s is a heavy air in the City as in the rest of the country; many workers are expecting the third and umpteenth ban of strike. This climate is well represented by lynching of the Coliseum’s workers for an authorized a trade union meeting, scheduled by time. The attacks moved by Renzi against the right of strike and the trade union, underlines like the drastic reduction of democracy is one of the legs of these economic reforms and privatizations. To justify the sale of the public services to the private companies the Junta of Rome and the Government have launched a campaign against the workers, defined as slackers, and against the idea of the public property of the sector like transport, water, energy, waste, kindergarten and other services or needs, branding it as inefficient and expensive. It isn’t an Italian question, Started from Bruxelles with the support of the capitalistic groups a violent campaign against the workers and the class oriented trade unions, now is marching in each European country. Through newspapers, televisions lawyers, pseudo-intellectuals together with businessmen, politicians and the accomplices Trade Unions of ITUC are supporting the construction of the EU’s Cage, on the worker exploitation. We can’t accept the ban of struggle! We will lead in the streets along to the workers of the services: the suburbs affected by the cuts, and the weaker sectors of the city from the We can’t accept the ban of struggle! We will lead in the streets along to the workers of the services: the suburbs affected by the cuts, and the weaker sectors of the city from the homeless to the unemployed, migrants to young precarious.

The demonstration of October 2 is our better way to remember the 70 anniversary of the WFTU classist and internationalist, together with our comrades, brothers and sisters that are struggling in the world.

Rome, 29 September 2015

USB International Department

Spectrum: Ex-Telecom secy caused loss to state, says CBI

Grover argued that Ghosh entered into a conspiracy along with then Telecom Minister Pramod Mahajan, unknown persons of the ministry and telecom firms.PTI  |

NEW DELHI: CBI today told a special 2G court that ex-Telecom Secretary Shyamal Ghosh, who was chargesheeted in the 2002 additional spectrum allocation case, had given the radio waves to telecom companies at “throwaway prices” causing a huge loss to the exchequer.Commencing arguments on framing of charges, Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Anand Grover argued that Ghosh entered into a conspiracy along with then Telecom Minister Pramod Mahajan, unknown persons of the ministry and telecom firms.

Grover contended before Special CBI Judge O P Saini that telecom companies — Hutchison Max (P) Ltd, M/s Sterling Cellular Ltd and Bharti Cellular Ltd — who are also accused in the case, were involved in the conspiracy in getting the additional spectrum.

“This spectrum was reserved for defence forces. Shyamal Ghosh gave it at throwaway prices and caused huge loss to the exchequer. He acted against the principles of policy,” the prosecutor argued.

Arguing that an offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act was made out against Ghosh, the prosecutor alleged that the allocation of additional spectrum was “gratification” here and after he retired in May 2002, he was rewarded with a lucrative post for three years which was “specially created for him”.

“After he (Ghosh) had retired, a special post was created for him for three years. It was done very quickly and signed by the authorities. In ordinary course, it is not done. It is illegal on the face of it.

“But he gets it as a reward in return of what he has done in the conspiracy with Telecom Minister and other accused,” he alleged.

Ghosh was the Telecom Secretary between February 7, 2000 and May 31, 2002. Post-retirement, Ghosh became administrator, Universal Service Obligation Fund under DoT till May 2005.

Regarding the cellular operators, Grover claimed they had “engineered” the conspiracy with Ghosh.

During the day, the court also began hearing the arguments of Ghosh’s counsel who said there was no malafide intention on his behalf and nothing illegal was done by him.

1st October -International Day of Older Persons

United Nations

Today, 1st October 2015, is the International Day of Older Persons! The old aged ie. those above 60 forms about 14% of the population.
These seniors require  assistance, care and help.
Help to make their life easier and happier.