Telangana Employees Get New Health Scheme: Cashless Treatment, Joint Contributions

• Telangana government announces a new health scheme for employees and pensioners, replacing the old EHS.
• The scheme will cover 1.44 lakh employees and pensioners, benefiting approximately 12.84 lakh family members.
• Employees will contribute 1.5% of their basic pay, matched by an equal 1.5% contribution from the state government.
• An 'Employees Health Care Trust' will manage the scheme, ensuring cashless treatment and resolving past issues with corporate hospitals.
• The scheme is expected to be officially announced by the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister within two weeks.