(a)whether the Government is considering to give the facility of Medical Insurance cover to provide better medical facilities to the pensioners of Employee Provident Fund Organisation(EPFO);
(b)if so, the details thereof; and
(c)if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)
(a) & (b): A pilot scheme to extend medical benefits to Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) 1995 pensioners drawing minimum pension upto Rs. 1000/- per month under EPS, 1995 and residing in Delhi through Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) hospitals has been formulated. The consultative process is underway.
(c): Does not arise in view of the reply to parts (a) & (b) of the Question above.
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