A Simple Pathway to Achieve ECHS Empanelment; It’s Time To Become Part of ECHS Empanelled Facility.

The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) was launched with effect from 01 April 2003. The scheme aims to provide quality medical care to Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and their dependents for all known diseases through a network of ECHS Polyclinics, service medical facilities and empanelled Private /Government hospitals spread across the country. The Scheme has been structured on the lines of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) to ensure cashless transactions, as far as possible, for the patients. The scheme is financed by the Government of India (GoI) and one time contribution by the retiring personnel at the time of retirement.

Procedure for Empanelment.

The procedure of empanelment of hospitals/Eyecare Centre/Diagnostic Centres/Dental Facility/ is a long winded procedure and acts as a deterrent. Thus, not enough medical facilities are empanelled.

Process

ECHS in order to ensure quality Healthcare services to all its beneficiaries has gone into MoU with Quality Council of India (QCI) for assessment of Hospitals on behalf of ECHS for empanelment. NABH-QCI empanelment program based on the application format specified for empanelment under CGHS and Based on the assessment, NABH-QCI will submit its recommendations to the ECHS and also display on website at www.nabh.co

As per the office order of Jt-Director, ECHS, non-NABH Health Care Organizations (HCOs) desirous for empanelment to ECHS are required to undergo Quality Council of India (QCI) inspection.

National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH-QCI) has been entrusted with the task of assessing hospitals as per set criteria for empanelment of Hospitals with Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) and Ex Service Men Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS).

How to apply for CGHS / ECHS empanelment?

The HCOs are required to send their completed application form along with the prescribed application fee (as mentioned in the application form) directly to the NABH Quality Council of India

How much is the Fees?

Fee structure depends on the type of facility and bed strength which can be viewed in the application form itself in the website.

The details of fees are as follows:

(a) Hospitals =< 50 beds 25,000/- + GST

(b) > 50 beds and =< 100 beds 30,000/- + GST

(D) Diagnostic, Eye, Dental Centres & Physiotherapy Centres 25,000/- + GST

Documents Required:

The Following Legal Documents are required to submit along with application form.

· Registration from State Health Authority or Local Authority Like Form-D from Taluk Office

· Registration under Clinical ,Shops and Commercial Establishment Act

· PCB Consent to generate BMW

· MoU with the BMW collecting agency

· PCB License for AirPollution

· PCB License for Water Pollution

· Fire NOC

· License to Operate XRay (Fixed)

· License to Operate XRay (Mobile)

· License to OperateCath Lab

· License to Operate CT Scan

· License to Operate C-Arm

· Registration of RSO

· Blood Bank registration (if Available or MOU)

· Drugs Retail License

· Narcotics and Psychotropic Drug

· Registration under PNDT

· License for MTP

· Organ Transplantation

Other Documents

· MOU with Out Sourcing Facility

· Consultant/DMO/Staff Nurse List in Prescribed Format (Name /Designation /Department Qualification/ Registration No /Registering Council)

· Consultant Declaration Letter for attach with healthcare facility

· Hospitals Profile

· Equipment List

· Last 3 month OP/IP/Emergency Patient handling details

The complete application shall have a covering letter by the HCO in their Letter Head. The envelope containing the application must have the title ‘Application for ECHS Empanelment’

Instructions for Filling the Application Form

Non-NABH Hospitals/ Diagnostic/ Eye/ Dental Centres/ Physiotherapy Centres (HCO) desirous for ECHS empanelment need to apply to NABH office. The following activities needs to be done:

1. Download the application form (link attached)

2. Fill the application form

3. Fees can be paid in the following ways:

- DD: in favour of Quality Council of India (original DD needs to be attached)

- Online payment: the bank details can be found in the following details:

Details of Bank account for NEFT / RTGS / IMPS

Account Name :Quality Council of India;A/C No. 00031110004352

Name of Bank and address HDFC Bank , 4-3/4, SURYA KIRAN BUILDING, 19- KASTURBA GANDHI MARG, NEW DELHI 110001.Branch Name: SURYA KIRAN: MICR Code 110240001 RTGS/NEFT/IFSC Code HDFC0000003.

The following details shall be submitted by the HCO in separate sheet/ letter head -signed and stamped:

In case the payment has been done via DD:

DD No. Date:

Bank Name from which DD has been issued:

In case the payment has been done via Online:

Amount transferred:

Date of transfer:

Mode of transfer:

Transaction id/ UTR number:

Bank Name:

Important Link:

Down load Application Form