Increase in Fixed Medical Allowance: Inclusion in the 8th Pay Commission Terms of Reference

The 34th meeting of the Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) took place on March 11, 2025, under the chairmanship of the Hon’ble Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions (MOS(PP)) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Among the significant issues discussed was the increase in the Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA), which is crucial for pensioners facing rising healthcare costs.

Background on Fixed Medical Allowance

Fixed Medical Allowance is an essential component of the financial support provided to pensioners, aimed at helping them cover medical expenses. As healthcare costs continue to escalate, the adequacy of this allowance has come under scrutiny. Currently, the FMA is set at a rate that many stakeholders believe is insufficient to meet the rising demands of medical care.

Key Points from the SCOVA Meeting

During the meeting, it was highlighted that the current FMA is inadequate. The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoP&PW) referenced recommendations from the Parliamentary Standing Committee, which advocated for an increase in the FMA to address the financial burden faced by pensioners.

Decision on FMA Increase:

• The committee decided to increase the Fixed Medical Allowance to Rs. 3000 per month. This increase reflects an understanding of the financial pressures exerted by escalating medical expenses on retired personnel.
• The Department of Expenditure indicated that this enhancement would be integrated into the Terms of Reference (TOR) of the 8th Pay Commission, ensuring that it gains formal recognition and consideration in future pay structures.

Implications of the Increase

The decision to increase the FMA has several implications:

1. Financial Relief for Pensioners: The hike to Rs. 3000 per month will provide much-needed financial relief to pensioners, enabling them to manage their medical expenses more effectively.
2. Recognition of Healthcare Costs: This decision acknowledges the rising cost of healthcare and the need for pension allowances to keep pace with inflation and increased medical service rates.
3. Future Considerations in the 8th Pay Commission: By including this issue in the TOR for the 8th Pay Commission, there is a commitment to evaluate and potentially adjust pension and medical allowances in a systematic manner, ensuring that pensioners are not left behind as costs continue to rise.

The inclusion of the increase in Fixed Medical Allowance in the Terms of Reference for the 8th Pay Commission marks a significant step towards addressing the financial challenges faced by pensioners in India. With the new allowance set to take effect from January 1, 2026, it reflects a proactive approach by the government to safeguard the welfare of its retired personnel amidst growing healthcare demands. The decision is expected to positively impact the lives of many retirees, ensuring they receive the necessary support for their medical needs.

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BHARAT PENSIONERS’ SAMAJ

All India Federation of Pensioners’ Associations)
(Registered No, 2023 of 1962-62)
Member International Federation on Ageing. Montreal (Canada)
2/13-A – LGF Backside, Jangpura – ‘A’, New Delhi – 110 014

No.BPS/ BDPA (I)/Fixed-Med/ Enhancement/ 2023

Dated 5th October 2023

To:

Hon’ble Smt. Nirmala Sitaraman,
Finance Minister, Govt. of India,
15, Safdarjung Road,
New Delhi

Sub: A request to expedite decision for enhancing Fixed Medical Allowance from Rs. 1000/- Per Month to Rs. 3000/- PM.

Respected Madam,

1. In continuation of our letter of even No. Dated 26.04.2023, we write to remind you that the Parliamentary committee on Pensioner’s Grievance has submitted its 110th report on 10.12.2021; wherein it has been recommended the enhancement vide para3.14, sub Para (i) “Fixed Medical Allowance may be enhanced from Rs 1000 to Rs 3000 per month since most pensioners are suffering from different diseases at old age and are unable to manage with meager pension as CGHS hospital is not available in every town”.

2. As were given to understand, the same was forwarded to you ministry vide F. No. 4/34/2017-P&PW(D dated 31-01-2018 for final decision.

3. We were also informed that the same has been sent to your office vide No. सं.12(3)2/ई-V/2023 –dated 05.05.2023.

4. Madam Sir, since the issue was under examination in your ministry and we have come to know that you have given nod to the proposal.

We therefore look forward to your august office for its clearance for issuance of orders on the subject by the ministry.

With Regards,

Yours Sincerely,

(D.D. MISTRY)
Secretary BSNL/PSU

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BHARAT PENSIONERS’ SAMAJ
(All India Federation of Pensioner’s Association)
(Registered No. 2023 of 1962-63)

No.BPS/ BDPA (I)/ Fixed-Med/ Enhancement/ 2023

Dated 26th April, 2023

To:

Hon’ble Smt. Nirmala Sitaraman,
Finance Minister, Govt. of India,
15, Safdarjung Road,
New Delhi

Sub: A request to expedite decision for enhancing Fixed Medical Allowance from Rs. 1000/- Per Month to Rs. 3000/- PM.

1. That the Parliamentary committee on Pensioner’s Grievance has submitted its 110th report on 10.12.2021; wherein it has been recommended the enhancement vide para3.14, sub Para (iii) “Fixed Medical Allowance may be enhanced from Rs 1000 to Rs 3000 per month since most pensioners are suffering from different diseases at old age and are unable to manage with meager pension as CGHS hospital is not available in every town”.

2. As per Para 2.21 of 120th Action Taken Report, “DoP&PW has taken-up the issue of enhancement of FMA with the Finance Ministry.

3. Now, as we understand the GOI Min of Personnel, Public Grievance& Pensions, DoP&PW F. No. 4/34/2017-P&PW (D dated 31-01-2018 has forwarded the said proposal to your Minister for further decision in the matter.

4. That GOI Min of Personnel, Public Grievance& Pensions, DoP&PW F. No. 4/34/2017-P&PW (D) dated 31-01-2018 had increased it from Rs.500/- to Rs.1000/- per month in the year 2018 to meet the day-to-day expenses on medicines for those retired Central Govt. pensioners who are residing beyond 2.5 KMs from any CGHS dispensary or any other health unit corresponding Health unit administered by other Ministries/ Departments. In turn BSNL Corporate Office had also implemented the same for the BSNL Pensioners.

5. For your information, EPFO pensioners get Rs. 2000/- PM since 01.03.2013.

6. Since 2018 till date the FMA is paid per month on the above rates whereas it is established fact that during these six years price index is increased resulting in to rise in prices of medicines which are required by the age pensioners to maintain up their health.

In light of above factual reasons, we request you to kindly expedite decision to enhance Fixed Medical Allowance from Rs 1000 to Rs 3000 per month since most pensioners are suffering from different diseases at old age and are unable to manage with paltry sum of Rs. 1000/- per month.

Your ministry will be aware of the fact that now a day’s our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai is also reiterating the stand of govt. showing its concern for Senior citizens. Your sympathetic consideration of the issue will be a boon to all the Pensioners fraternity.

We therefore look forward to your august office for early sympathetic decision in the matter.

With Regards,

Yours Sincerely,

(D.D. MISTRY)
Secretary BSNL/PSU

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Bharatiya Pratiraksha Mazdoor Sangh
(AN ALL INDIA FEDERATION OF DEFENCE WORKERS)
(AN INDUSTRIAL UNIT OF B.M.S.)
(RECOGNISED BY MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, GOVT. OF INDIA)

REF: BPMS/ DoP&PW/ FMA/ 156(8/1/L)

Dated: 01.03.2023

REMINDER 1

To,

The Secretary
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions,
Govt of India, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,
New Delhi – 110 003

Subject: Enhancement of Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA).

Reference: This federation letter of even no dated 29.08.2022

Respected Sir,

With due regards, it is submitted that Fixed Medical Allowance is granted to the Central Government pensioners/ family pensioners residing in areas not covered under Central Government Health Scheme administered by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and corresponding health schemes administered by other Ministries/ Departments for their retired employees for meeting expenditure on their day-to-day medical expenses that do not require hospitalization.

At present, this allowance is being granted @ Rs.1000/- per month to all eligible pensioners/ family pensioners with effect from 01.07.2017. DoP&PW reviews this amount periodically in order to soothe the effect of inflation on Medical Expenditure.

It is worth to mention here that corona pandemic has skyrocketed the expenditure on Medical Treatment. Therefore, the federation had represented the subject matter through its letter cited under reference mentioning that pensioners, erstwhile members/ officer bearers of this federation, are approaching this federation with request to do needful for enhancement of Fixed Medical Allowance from existing Rs.1000/- to Rs.5000 per month. But any action from your end is still awaited.

Therefore, you are again requested to peruse the matter and do the needful in this regard.

Thanking you

Sincerely Yours

(MUKESH SINGH)
General Secretary/ BPMS &
Member National Council JCM

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS’ WELFARE)

RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1086
(TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2022)

FIXED MEDICAL ALLOWANCE FOR RETIRED EMPLOYEES

1086 # DR. RADHA MOHAN DAS AGRAWAL:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

(a) the amount which is paid as Fixed Medical Allowance to the retired Central Government employees by Government;

(b) the year in which the said amount was decided and whether it has ever been increased; and

(c) whether Government would consider increasing this amount?

Central Government Employees FMA FIXED MEDICAL ALLOWANCE

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) to (c): It is submitted that Central Government Civil Pensioners/ Family Pensioners who are residing in areas not covered under Central Government Health Scheme administered by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and corresponding health schemes administered by other Ministries/Departments for their retired employees and who are not availing OPD facilities under that scheme, are entitled to receive a monthly Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) of Rs.1000/- per month for meeting expenditure on their day-to-day medical expenses that do not require hospitalization. The amount of Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA), which was fixed at Rs. 100/- per month in the year 1997 has been revised from time to time. In 2008, FMA was revised to Rs. 300/- per month and in 2014, it was again increased to Rs. 500/- per month. Lastly, the amount of FMA from Rs. 500/- per month was increased to Rs.1000/- per month with effect from 01.07.2017.

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Discontinuation of FMA

CPAO/ IT&Tech/ 7th CPC Revision/19 Vol. III (E)/ 2022-23/128

02-08.2022

Sub:- Procedure for implementation of change of option by a Pensioner/ Family Pensioner from FMA to CGHS (OPD) facility and vice-versa- reg.

Attention is invited to Department of Pension and Pensioner’s Welfare (DoP&PW) OM No. 4/05/2019-P&PW(D) dated 23 March, 2022 wherein the revised procedure for implementation of option by a Pensioner/Family Pensioner from Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) to CGHD (OPD) facility is laid down.

The Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO), in this regard, has designed a unique format of special seal authority (SSA) and updated its database for processing of cases with regard to discontinuation of FMA. Now, on receipt of intimation in FMA Form-4 from the Central Pension Processing Centre (CPPC) regarding stoppage of FMA to pensioner/family pensioner, CPAO will update its database and issue revision authority for necessary updation in records of Pay and Accounts Office.

In view of the above, all the Pr. CCAs/ CCAs/ CAs/ AGs are requested to issue instructions to PAOs under their control to make necessary changes in their record.

This issues with the approval of the Chief Controller (Pensions).

(Satish Kumar Garg)
Sr. Accounts Officer (IT & Tech)

CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
TRIKOOT-2,BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE,NEW DELHI-110066

Dated:

To,
Pay & Accounts Office
_____
_____
_____

Subject:- Discontinuation of Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) in r/o Sh./Smt. ____ Holder of PPO No.___

Sir/Madam,

In pursuance of the revised procedure for implementation of change of option by a Pensioner/ Family Pensioner from Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) to CGHS (OPD) facility, circulated vide DoPPW OM No. 4/05/2019 -P&PW(D) dated 23.03.2022, the CPPC has informed that the FMA to the Pensioner/ Family Pensioner, whose details are given below has been discontinued:

Necessary updation has been made in PARAS (CPAO Databse). This is for information and necessary action in terms of the OM cited above.

Yours faithfully
Pay and Accounts Officer

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RAILWAY SENIOR CITIZENS WELFARE SOCIETY
(Estd. 1991, Regd. No. 1881 – Under Registration of Societies Act),

No. RSCWS/CHD/ Memo / 2022-14

Dated: 13-5-2022

Dear Sir,

Sub: Enhancement of Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) for pensioners & family pensioners.

Ref: Recommendations of 110th report of Parliamentary Standing Committee on “Pensioners Grievances-Impact of Pension Adalats and Centralized Pensioners Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPENGRAMS)”

1. We seek your kind intervention to consider and revise Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) as per the recommendations of 110th report of Parliamentary Standing Committee on “Pensioner’s Grievances-Impact of Pension Adalats and Centralized Pensioners Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPENGRAMS)”.

2. At present Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) Rs.1000 per month is granted to the Railway pensioners/Family Pensioners residing in areas beyond 2.5 Kms of Railway Hospital/Health Unit for meeting expenditure on their day-to-day medical expenses that do not require hospitalization.

3. The present rate of Rs.1000 per month is inadequate considering the increased cost of medicine and medical facilities.

4. In para 3.21 of 110th report of the said Committee on “Pensioner’s Grievances-Impact of Pension Adalats and Centralized Pensioners Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPENGRAMS)” submitted to Parliament on 10th December 2021, it was recommended that:

“The Committee takes note of the fact that Fixed Medical Allowance is granted to pensioners who reside outside the CGHS areas for meeting expenditure on day-to-day medical expenses (OPD) that do not require hospitalization. The Committee also takes note of the request of Pensioners’ Associations for enhancement of Fixed Medical Allowance from Rs 1000 to Rs 3000 per month as most pensioners are suffering from different diseases at old age and are unable to manage with meagre pension as CGHS hospital is not available in every town. The Committee recommends DoPPW to take up this issue of enhancement of Fixed Medical Allowance with the Finance Ministry as Rs 1000 is a very meagre amount for an old age pensioner and apprise the views of the Finance Ministry to the Committee in its Action Taken Replies”.

5. It is, therefore, requested that Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) may please be enhanced to Rs.3000 per month.

Yours faithfully,

(Harchandan Singh),
General Secretary, RSCWS

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The central government is considering increasing pensions for retired employees by 1% every year. The Permanent Standing Committee of Parliament has recommended that the government implement a pension increase based on age, starting at 65 instead of the present age of 80.

The Finance Ministry is considering the recommendation and the 1% annual increase, as well as a 5% boost for seniors over the age of 65.

Central Government Employees FMA FIXED MEDICAL ALLOWANCE

Retirees who reach the age of 80 currently receive a 20% increase in their pension. The administration has included a 1% annual rise on its plan, following a recent meeting between Minister Jitendra Singh and pensioners’ organisations.

According to the organisations, a 1% annual rise would equal a 20% raise when the retiree reaches the age of 65.

According to the organisations, a 1% annual rise would equate to a 20% raise when the retiree reaches the age of 80.

Benefits for medical treatment are projected to be doubled.

The fixed medical allowance (FMA) for pensioners may be increased from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 by the national government.

Pensioners’ organisations have urged for an increase in FMA in light of recent increases in medicine prices. They also urged that the government give retirees with medical checks every six months or a year.

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No. 4/05/2019-P&PW(D)
भारत सरकार
कार्मिक, लोक श‍िकायत एवं पेंशन मंत्रालय
पेंशन एवं पेंशनभोगी कल्‍याण विभाग

तृतीय तल, लोक नायक भवन
खान मार्केट, नई द‍िल्‍ली-110003
दिनांक: 23 मार्च, 2022

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Procedure for implementation of change of option by a Pensioner/ Family Pensioner from FMA to CGHS (OPD) facility and vice-versa-reg

The undersigned is directed to say that the Central Government Civil Pensioners/ Family Pensioners residing in areas not covered under Central Government Health Scheme administered by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and corresponding health schemes administered by other Ministries/ Departments for their retired employees for meeting expenditure on their day-to­-day medical expenses that do not require hospitalization, are entitled to receive a monthly Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA). The amount of FMA was revised from time to time and was last revised to Rs.1000/- p.m. w.e.f. 01.07.2017 vide this Department’s OM No. 4/34/2017- P&PW(D) dated 19.07.2017.

2. Only those Pensioners/ Family Pensioners who are residing in an area not covered by CGHS, and specifically opt for not availing of OPD facilities in the nearest CGHS dispensary, are entitled medical allowance. An option is required to be exercised by a retiree at the time of retirement for availing OPD medical facility or FMA. Only one change in option in the life-time of a Pensioner/ Family Pensioner is allowed.

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3. The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, in its 110th report on “Pensioner’s Grievances-Impact of Pension Adalats and Centralized Pensioners Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPENGRAMS)” has made following recommendation :

• (3.22) The Committee takes note of the difficulties faced by pensioners in surrendering their Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) and getting FMA Surrender Certificate to avail CGHS indoor & outdoor (OPD) facilities, and, accordingly, recommends DoPPW and CGA that the procedural loopholes coming in this way should be plugged and ensure that all such pensioners should get FMA Surrender Certificates in a hassle free manner through online mode under intimation to the bank concerned and a timeline should be fixed in this regard.

4. If a Pensioner/Family Pensioner who is residing in a non-CGHS areas and is in receipt of FMA, intends to avail the OPD facility under CGHS, etc. he has to forego FMA to become eligible for OPD facility under CGHS. However. in the absence of any guidelines for discontinuance of FMA by the Bank and issue of CGHS card for OPD facility, Pensioners/Family Pensioners are often facing difficulty in exercising revised option in this regard. The matter has been examined in consultation with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Central Pension Accounting Office and the following procedure is laid down in this regard:-

• (i) If a Pensioner/ Family Pensioner residing in non-CGHS area shifts his/her residence to a CGHS covered area, he/she no longer remains eligible for FMA irrespective whether he/she avails the CGHS facility or not. It will, therefore, be the responsibility of the Pensioner/Family Pensioner that on shifting from a non-CGHS area to a CGHS covered area and while requesting for change of address from a non-CGHS area to a CGHS covered area, he/she will apply to the Bank in Form 2 for discontinuation of his/her FMA. The pension disbursing banks will also make a provision in their system so that whenever a Pensioner/Family Pensioner gives an intimation regarding change of residence from a non-CGHS area to a CGHS covered area, the FMA being paid to the Pensioner/Family Pensioner would automatically be stopped, irrespective whether or not the Pensioner/ Family Pensioner has requested in Form-2 for stoppage of his/her FMA.
• On receipt of an application in Form-2 from the Pensioner/Family Pensioner, who has shifted from a non-CGHS area to a CGHS covered area, the Bank will issue a certificate in Form-3 regarding discontinuation of FMA to the Pensioner/Family Pensioner within three working days from the date of receipt of the application for the said certificate. Thereafter, it will be open to the Pensioner /Family Pensioner to apply to the CGHS authorities for issue of a CGHS card for both OPD and IPD facility, by payment of requisite CGHS contributions.
• In case the Pensioner/Family Pensioner applies for issue of a CGHS card, the same will be issued to him/her by the CGHS authorities as per their laid down procedure, if the Pensioner/Family Pensioner otherwise fulfils the eligibility conditions for issue of CGHS Card. The CGHS authorities will, however, issue a provisional CGHS card to the Pensioner/Family Pensioner within four working days from the date of completion of all formalities and deposit of contributions by the Pensioner/Family Pensioner and such provisional Card will remain valid till issue of a final CGHS Card.
• (ii) If a Pensioner/Family Pensioner, residing in a non-CGHS area and availing FMA in lieu of OPD facility, intends to avail CGHS facility for both OPD and IPD, he/she may apply to the concerned branch of the pension disbursing bank in Form-2 for discontinuation of FMA, to enable him/her to apply to the CGHS authorities for the CGHS facility. The Pensioner/Family Pensioner will also give an undertaking in Form-2 to the Bank that the option being exercised by him/her to avail medical facility under CGHS or other similar Health Scheme of their respective Ministry/Department, is a one­ time option and that he/she has not availed the facility of change of option from CGHS to FMA in the past. The pension disbursing bank shall, thereafter, stop the payment of FMA in respect of such Pensioner/Family Pensioner and issue a certificate in Form-3 to him/her regarding discontinuance of FMA, within three working days from the date of receipt of application.
• Thereafter the Pensioner/Family Pensioner may apply to the concerned CGHS authorities for issue of CGHS card for both OPD as well as IPD facility after paying requisite CGHS contribution, if not already paid. The CGHS authorities will, issue the CGHS Card (including OPD facility) to him/her as per their procedure, if the Pensioner/Family Pensioner otherwise fulfils the eligibility conditions for issue of CGHS Card. The CGHS authorities will, however, issue a provisional CGHS card to the Pensioner/Family Pensioner within four working days from the date of completion of all formalities and deposit of contributions by the Pensioner/Family Pensioner and such provisional Card will remain valid till issue of a final CGHS Card.
• (iii) After discontinuing the FMA, the bank will make necessary changes in both halves of PPO in regard to discontinuance of FMA. The CPPC of the concerned bank, shall send an intimation to the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) in the proforma at Form-4 for updating the record. CPAO will thereafter forward the intimation to the concerned Pay & Account Office (PAO) after updating the data in the PARAS (i.e. CPAO’s database). On receipt of intimation from CPAO, PAO will inform the change in status to the concerned Head of Office for record.

5. If a Pensioner/Family Pensioner, who is availing CGHS/medical facility for both IPD and OPD, intends to avail FMA while residing in a non-CGHS area or on shifting of residence from a CGHS area to a non-CGHS area. he/she may apply to the CGHS authorities for surrender of OPD facility under CGHS. On receipt of an application to this effect, the CGHS authorities will make necessary endorsement on the CGHS card and issue a certificate within four working days from the date of receipt of application, that the Pensioner/Family Pensioner is not availing OPD facility and is availing only IPD facility under CGHS. Thereafter, the Pensioner/Family Pensioner will submit an application to the Head of Office along with copy of the surrender certificate for issue of a revised pension payment authority for payment of FMA. The case for issue of the revised pension payment authority will then be processed in the usual manner through PAO and CPAO and sent to the Pension Disbursing Bank for payment of FMA along with monthly pension. The revised Pension Payment Authority will be issued within two months from the date of submission of application by the Pensioner/Family pensioner in this regard. The payment of FMA in such cases will, however, be made from the date of issue of the surrender certificate by the CGHS authorities.

Encl: FMA Forms

(Charanjit Taneja)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

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No.2-1/2012-Medical
Government of India
Ministry of communications
Department of Posts
(Medical Section)

Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110 001
Dated: 28/02/2022

To,

All the CPMsG

Sub: Regarding Enhancement of Fixed Medical Allowance to Central Government Pensioners/ Family Pensioners who are residing in areas not covered under CGHS- recommendation of Departmental related Parliamentary Standing Committee (DRPSC).

Sir,

The undersigned is directed to forward a copy of an O.M. No.04/04/2022-P&PW(D) dated 16th Feb, 2022 of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Dept. of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare) on the subject mentioned above for further necessary action at your end.

2. This may be treated as Most Immediate.

Yours faithfully,

Encl: As above

(M.S. Zou)
Assistant Director General (Medical)

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Parliamentary Standing Committee Matter
MOST IMMEDIATE

No. 04/04/2022-P&PW(D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated:- 16th Feb, 2022

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Enhancement of Fixed Medical Allowance to Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners who are residing in areas not covered under CGHS-Recommendation of Departmental Related Parliamentary Standing Committee (DRPSC).

The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject cited above and to say that Departmental related Parliamentary Standing Committee (DRPSC) for Personnel, Public Grievances and Law & Justice in its 110th Report has made recommendation for enhancement of Fixed Medical Allowance from Rs.1000 to Rs.3000 per month.

2. In view of the above recommendation made by DRPSC, it is requested to furnish the information as to how many Central Government Civil Pensioners/Family Pensioners are getting Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA). This may be treated as Most Immediate.

3. This issues with the approval of competent authority.

(Charanjit Taneja)
Under Secretary

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