Prior permission for Treatment outside West Bengal
All WBA & AS cadre officers are requested to take prior permission before receiving treatment, in any recognized speciality hospitals outside West Bengal.
WBHS
West Bengal Health Scheme is to provide Medical Benefits to the State Government Employees and their dependent family members, State Government Pensioners.
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Introduction of New Housing and Medical Benefits
The State Government with the objective of promoting the welfare of State Government Employees and improve their health and housing benefits has decided to introduce the following measures:
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Extension of Time for Enrolment under WBHS upto 31.03.2015
The existing, retired State Govt employees, pensioners, family pensioners, AIS and retired AIS officers who have not enrolled their names under West Bengal Health Scheme, 2008 may be allowed to enrol their names up to 31.03.2015.
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Cashless Benefit upto Rs. 1 lakh under WBHS
Government Employees and Pensioners enrolled under West Bengal Health Scheme, 2008 may avail themselves of Cashless benefit up to Rs. 1.00 Lakh during their indoor treatment in the empanelled hospitals under WBHS-2008.
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Intimation to Head of Office for Medical Treatment
Governor is pleased to decide that henceforth there is no need to provide intimation to the Head of Office/ PSA before undergoing Medical Treatment.
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Treatment of Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) performed at Home under WBHS
Consequent upon the depth of the disease of Renal failure West Bengal Health Scheme Authority has amicably considered the treatment of Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD), also called Home Dialysis, to be started at Home.
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West Bengal Health Scheme Authority
Governor is pleased to reconstitute West Bengal Health Scheme Authority with the following composition:
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Eskag Senjeevani & Eye Mirosurgery & Laser Centre enlisted under WBHS
Governor is pleased to recognize Eskag Senjeevani & Eye Mirosurgery & Laser Centre for the purpose of availing benefits of medical attendance and treatment under the West Bengal Health Scheme 2008.
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Intimation to Office before OPD Treatment
As per recommendations of West Bengal Health Scheme Authority, in case of OPD treatment, intimation to the Head of Office/ PSA is not mandatory.
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Permission for Treatment if Cost exceeds 2.5 Lac
Permission from the West Bengal Health Scheme Authority is mandatory for performing certain procedures where the cost of treatment exceeds Rs. 2.5 Lac.