GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
DEPARTMENT OF EX-SERVICEMEN WELAFARE
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 21
TO BE ANSWERED ON 18TH NOVEMBER 2019
MEASURES TO IMPROVE ECHS
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)
(a)Yes Sir. An additional allotment of Rs.3,500/- crores have been sought to overcome the problem. (b) & (c): Following steps have been taken to check and curb the misuse of funds in ECHS and inflated bill being raised by empanelled hospitals: (i) Strict monitoring of bills is done and they are restricted to CGHS rates. Disciplinary action is taken against defaulting hospitals which includes suspension of referrals/financial penalties/disempanelment. (ii) A detailed SOP for taking action against empanelled hospitals has been issued on 10.10.2019 by Department of Ex Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence. (d) Question does not arise.**********