Is ECHS cashless treatment available for ex-servicemen?

Hello,

Yes, an ex-Army personnel can avail cashless treatment under the ECHS facility, provided the beneficiary is eligible and the hospital is currently empanelled with ECHS for the required treatment.

However, ECHS cashless treatment is different from Ayushman Card/PM-JAY. You should confirm the hospital's ECHS empanelment and whether the specific treatment or procedure is covered under the ECHS referral and package rules.

How to Check ECHS Cashless Treatment

1. Check whether the hospital is currently ECHS-empanelled.

2. Confirm that the hospital provides the required specialty or treatment under ECHS.

3. Obtain the required ECHS referral/permission, wherever applicable.

4. Carry the patient's ECHS card and valid identification documents.

5. Take the doctor's prescription, medical reports and previous treatment records.

6. At the hospital, approach the ECHS/insurance desk.

7. Ask the hospital to confirm the applicable ECHS package and cashless approval before admission or surgery.

Documents Generally Required

• ECHS Card

• Valid ID proof

• ECHS referral/authorisation, if applicable

• Doctor's prescription

• Diagnostic reports and scans

• Previous medical records

• Previous discharge summary, if applicable

If the hospital is not ECHS-empanelled or the particular procedure is outside the applicable ECHS package, cashless treatment may not be available through ECHS.

How HexaHealth Can Assist You

We can help you identify suitable partner hospitals and experienced doctors according to your treatment requirement and guide you regarding the hospital coordination and ECHS process.

Please share state and you city and the treatment/surgery required. We can then guide you regarding the ECHS cashless facility and the next steps.

Wishing you and your family good health always.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth