Health care scheme for Ex-Servicemen pensioners and their dependents
Visit Official Portal →30-60 days (Smart Card issuance)
One-time contribution depending on rank at retirement
Ex-servicemen drawing pension from Controller of Defence Accounts, and eligible dependents
Retired armed forces personnel (Army, Navy, Air Force) drawing a pension, and their dependents
Register on the ECHS online portal.
Provide details of self and dependents in the online form.
Upload scanned copies of required documents (PPO, Discharge Book, photos).
Pay the required one-time contribution online (if not exempted).
The application is verified by the nearest Station Headquarters or Record Office.
Once printed, collect the 64KB ECHS Smart Card from your parent Polyclinic.
To update your ECHS Card (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) details — such as registered mobile number, address, or linked records — log in to the official portal and use the profile update or settings section.
Visit https://echs.gov.in and log in using your registered credentials or OTP.
Go to your profile or account settings section.
Choose the detail you want to change on your ECHS Card (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme).
Verify the change with an OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email.
Confirm and save the updated information. Changes typically take effect immediately.
You can download your ECHS Card (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) as a PDF or access it digitally through the official portal or ABHA / DigiLocker platform.
Visit https://echs.gov.in and sign in.
Navigate to your profile or the card/document section.
Select "Download Card" or "Export PDF" to get your digital copy.
Save on your device or upload to DigiLocker for secure cloud storage.
You can check the registration or enrollment status for your ECHS Card (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) by visiting the official portal and entering your registration number or Aadhaar.
Go to https://echs.gov.in and find the "Check Status" or "Verify" option.
Provide your registration ID, Aadhaar, or mobile number to look up your record.
Complete OTP verification and check your current enrollment or card status.
Spouse, legitimate children (with age/marital limits), and parents wholly dependent on the ex-serviceman.
Yes, at ECHS-empanelled civil hospitals, usually requiring a referral from an ECHS Polyclinic, except in emergencies.
The application process varies by state. Generally, you can apply online through the official government portal by submitting the required documents and paying the applicable fee.
Typically, you need proof of identity (like Aadhaar or PAN), proof of address, and passport-size photographs. Specific requirements may vary based on your state or exact case.
While not always legally mandatory for everyone, having a ECHS Card (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) is often essential if you want to avail of the associated government services, subsidies, or legal benefits.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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