G.O.(Ms)No.130, Extension of New Health Insurance Scheme, 2016 to the Employees of Madras Institute of Development Studies
The Planning Development and Special Initiatives (PR) Department issued G.O.(Ms)No.130 dated 19 October 2020, extending the New Health Insurance Scheme, 2016 to regular officials and staff of the Madras Institute of Development Studies. Coverage runs from the date of the Government Order until 30 June 2021, subject to the scheme's terms and conditions.
What the document does
G.O.(Ms)No.130 dated 19 October 2020 brings regular officials and staff members of the Madras Institute of Development Studies, Chennai, under the New Health Insurance Scheme, 2016. The Government accepted a request from the Director of the Madras Institute of Development Studies to include around 15 academic faculty members and 25 non-academic staff members.
The document concerns employee health insurance. It contains no provision changing land ownership, land classification, planning permission, revenue records or property rights.
Who is covered
Coverage under G.O.(Ms)No.130 applies to regular officials and staff of the Madras Institute of Development Studies. The request identified:
- Academic faculty members in the cadres of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor.
- Non-academic staff members.
- Around 15 academic faculty members and 25 non-academic staff members in total.
The document states that coverage is subject to the terms and conditions of the New Health Insurance Scheme, 2016. It does not state that members of the public, property owners or land buyers are covered by this extension.
Coverage period and benefits
The insurance coverage authorised by G.O.(Ms)No.130 begins on 19 October 2020, the date the Government Order was issued, and continues until 30 June 2021.
The document explains that the New Health Insurance Scheme, 2016 provides:
- Health care assistance for covered employees and their eligible family members.
- Assistance up to Rs.4.00 lakh within a block period of four years from 1 July 2016.
- A cashless model for approved treatments and surgeries.
- Treatment through network hospitals approved through United India Insurance Company Limited, Chennai.
Payment responsibility
G.O.(Ms)No.130 records that the Madras Institute of Development Studies agreed to pay the necessary employer and employee contributions and comply with the scheme rules and regulations.
The Director of the Madras Institute of Development Studies must arrange to remit the premium payable under the scheme guidelines within one month from 19 October 2020. The payment must be credited under the Revenue Receipt Head of Account specified in the document.
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Common questions
Does G.O.(Ms)No.130 affect my land or property in Tamil Nadu?
No land or property provision appears in G.O.(Ms)No.130. It extends employee health insurance coverage to regular officials and staff of the Madras Institute of Development Studies.
Which Madras Institute of Development Studies employees are included?
The coverage applies to regular officials and staff, described as around 15 academic faculty members and 25 non-academic staff members. The academic cadres listed are Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor.
How long does the insurance coverage last?
Coverage runs from 19 October 2020, the date of G.O.(Ms)No.130, until 30 June 2021.
Who must arrange payment of the insurance premium?
The Director of the Madras Institute of Development Studies must arrange payment under the scheme guidelines within one month from 19 October 2020.
