Скачать или смотреть Broadcast-44: Fractured ECHS to Short Service Commissioned Officers

The eligibility criteria for the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) is complex, especially regarding who qualifies as a dependent. Why Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) are limited to coverage for themselves and their spouses?

Short Service Commission Officers serve in same environment as regular commissioned officers but their limited tenure of service, influences the benefits provided.

The ECHS defines dependents specifically, and for SSCOs, this generally includes only the officer and their spouse. Other family members, such as children or parents, are not included.

The ECHS was established to provide healthcare benefits primarily to all retired / released personnel and their immediate families. The focus is on ensuring that the most direct dependents receive care. Then why the eligibility is restricted.