In that meeting deputy secretary(medical services) informed nearly 16000 responses they received for willing to join the scheme. Even though, Around 50 lakh employees were capable to enter the scheme,but the responses was very less.Most of the employees belong to group C .How many of them having computer to respond through an email?
I am sure that till this date most of the central govt employees don't know about this scheme.At the same time all trade unions agitated from the beginning itself ,as they found some unacceptable points in the scheme.Whenever govt introducing new schemes definitely there will be some points to reduce the responsibility of the govt.Because of that only we should not refuse the scheme.It is necessary to discuss with govt to withdraw or modify the particular points.
Most of the central government staffs and pensioners are not utilizing the CGHS facility as they are not staying in or around CGHS covered areas.In recent days medical expenses reaches a new high.A middle class employee can't bear the expenses.Also in CGHS we can't get full reimbursement.In non CGHS areas pensioners get only 300 rupees as FIXED MEDICAL ALLOWANCE(FMA).Is this enough to face the medical expenses of the old age people?
So all Federations and Associations urge the government to implement the CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME (CGEPHIS).To get positive view about the scheme you may follow the points given below.
1 Include OPD with prescribed medicines and investigations within the coverage amount of 500000
2 GOVERNMENT must pay the premium for first three years
3 Set very low premium amount
4 Make CGEPHIS compulsory for all CENTRAL GOVT EMPLOYEES.
5 RECEIVE LETTERS FROM THOSE WHO DOES NOT WANT TO JOIN THIS SCHEME.
6 Once again give wide publicity in all english and regional newspapers.
7 Get feed back from email and sms
8 Often discuss about this with trade unions.Without their support the scheme cannot succeed.
9 ALL Federations must explain about this scheme to their concern employees and get feed back from them.
S.Ravi
