The Government of West Bengal has announced an important update regarding the empanelment of private Health Care Organizations under the West Bengal Health Scheme.
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | June 26, 2023 |
| Previous Extension Period | Up to March 31, 2023 |
| Relevant Finance Department Notification | Notification No. 48-F(MED) Dated July 9, 2019 |
| Current Extension Period | April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2027 |
| Relevant Finance Department Notifications | – Notification No. 4803-F(MED) Dated September 12, 2014 – Notification No. 5069-F(MED) Dated September 26, 2014 |
Governor’s Approval To Arogya Niketan
After careful consideration, the Governor has decided to extend the empanelment period of the following Health Care Organizations. This extension is effective from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2027. The extension is granted under the existing terms and conditions as outlined in:
- Notification No. 4803-F(MED) Dated September 12, 2014
- Notification No. 5069-F(MED) Dated September 26, 2014
Renewal Requirements of Arogya Niketan Under WBHS
Health Care Organizations must complete their renewal process within six months to maintain their empanelment status. This renewal process involves signing the new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) as per:
- Finance Department’s Notification No. 141-F(MED)WB Dated February 15, 2017
Effective Period of The Order
This order is valid with retrospective effect from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2027, unless modified or revoked earlier.
Summary of the order
- Previous Announcement: Hospitals were part of a health plan until March 31, 2023.
- New Decision: The plan is extended until March 31, 2027, so people can continue getting free medical help at these hospitals.
- Hospitals’ Requirement: Hospitals must sign a new agreement within six months to stay in the plan.
- Effective Dates: The decision applies from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2027, unless changed earlier.
Official Order
Government of West Bengal
Finance (Audit) Department
Medical Cell
274 Floor, Old Khadya Bhavan
11A, Mirza Ghalib Street , Kolkata-700087
No: 104 – F (MED) WB/FA/O/2M-06 /14 Dated: 26 / 06/2023
Notification
The empanelment of the following private Health Care Organization under the West Bengal Health Scheme was Notification Dated: 26 / 06/2023 extended upto 31.03.2023 as per Finance Department Notification No. 48-F(MED) Dated 09/07/2019.
After careful consideration, the Governor is pleased to extend the empanelment period of the following Health Care Organization upto 31/03/2027 on existing terms and conditions read with Notification No. 4803-F(MED) Dated 12/09/2014 & 5069-F(MED) Dated 26/09/2014 so that the beneficiaries under the West Bengal Health Scheme may get services there uninterruptedly.
However , the Health Care Organization will have to complete their renewal process within 6 (six) months positively under the West Bengal Health Scheme by signing the New MOA published vide Finance Department’s Notification No. 141-F(MED)WB Dated 15/02/2017 to continue their empanelment.
This order shall be valid with retrospective effect i.e. from 01/04/2023 to 31/03/2027 or they are modified or
revoked whichever is earlier.
| Sl No. | Code No. | Name of the H.C.O./ Diagnostic Centre | Address of the H.C.O./ Diagnostic Centre | Class Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 0411022 | Arogya Niketan Private Limited | 105/1,R.S. Verma Road, Uttarpara, Hooghly. Tel: (033)26637806/2664-4795 E-mail:- anpl.1991@gmail.com/saxena. mayank53@gmail.com | Class-I Multispeciality Hospital with Diagnostic Facility |
By order of the Governor
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(A.K. Mukherjee)
O.S.D. & Ex-Officio Joint Secretary
to the Government of West Bengal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for West Bengal Health Scheme (WBHS)?
- West Bengal State Government employees, pensioners and their families.
Which medicines are not reimbursable under WBHS?
- Costs of medicines are reimbursable in full except preparations classified as food, tonic, vitamin, disinfectant, toiletry, cosmetic items and telephone charges.
What is the coverage of West Bengal Health Scheme?
- The initial cashless limit for IPD treatment under the West Bengal Health Scheme (WBHS) was set at Rs. 1,50,000/-. This limit was established as per Finance Department Notification No.73-F(MED) dated 28.04.2022.
- The new cashless limit for IPD treatment under the West Bengal Health Scheme is Rs. 2,00,000/-, as per the recent decision by the Governor.