Telangana Government Launches New Health Scheme For Employees Today; Here’s What’s Included

Published 17 July 2026 · health

Telangana Government Launches New Health Scheme For Employees Today; Here’s What’s Included Published By, Last Updated: July 17, 2026, 14:49 IST The Telangana government plans

Telangana Government Launches New Health Scheme For Employees Today; Here’s What’s Included Published By, Last Updated: July 17, 2026, 14:49 IST The Telangana government plans to empanel around 360 leading hospitals under the new scheme to provide quality healthcare to employees Rapid Read To fund the scheme, employees will contribute 1.5% of their monthly basic salary. The Telangana government will match the employee’s contribution with an equal amount, creating a jointly funded health pool. (PTI File Photo) The Telangana government launched its New Employees Health Scheme (NEHS) on Thursday, offering cashless treatment to state government employees at empanelled hospitals across the state. Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha and Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari officially launched the scheme. It was originally scheduled to roll out on July 15 but was postponed by two days due to administrative reasons. New Portal, Digital Health Cards The new NEHS web portal allows employees to download their digital health cards.

According to the Employees’ Joint Action Committee (JAC), registered beneficiaries will receive access to their new digital health cards from the day of the launch. The state government plans to empanel around 360 leading hospitals under the scheme to provide quality healthcare to employees. Treatments will be offered at Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) rates, enabling beneficiaries to access cashless medical services. Employees To Contribute 1.5% Of Basic Pay To fund the scheme, employees will contribute 1.5% of their monthly basic salary. The Telangana government will match the employee’s contribution with an equal amount, creating a jointly funded health pool. The scheme will be implemented through the newly created Employees Health Care Trust (EHCT). Chief Secretary Kumari issued the final government order (GO) approving the trust on Wednesday night, clearing the way for the scheme’s rollout. Employee unions have welcomed the government’s decision.

News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered How will the new health scheme benefit employees? The new Telangana Employees Health Scheme (NEHS) offers employees cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals. Employees will contribute 1.5% of their basic pay, with the government matching the contribution. The scheme aims to provide quality healthcare and cashless medical services. What are the key features of the NEHS web portal? The NEHS web portal allows employees to download their digital health cards. Registered beneficiaries can access their cards from the launch day. The portal is part of the new Telangana Employees Health Scheme (NEHS) which offers cashless treatment at empanelled hospitals. Will all hospitals in Telangana accept this health scheme? The Telangana government plans to empanel around 360 leading hospitals under the new Employees Health Scheme (NEHS) to provide quality healthcare to employees.