Revanth Reddy Government Plans New Employees Health Scheme for Telangana Staff

• Revanth Reddy government proposes New Employees Health Scheme.
• Employee Health Care Trust to manage health services.
• Basic pay contribution planned under New Employees Health Scheme.

In a move set to impact thousands of families, the Revanth Reddy government is preparing to roll out a New Employees Health Scheme for government staff in Telangana. The proposal aims to address long standing issues in the existing cashless medical system and introduce a more stable and transparent structure.

Officials confirmed that the new framework is being designed for government employees, teachers and retired staff. The scheme is expected to replace the current arrangement under which medical services are provided through the Rajiv Aarogyasri Trust. Over time, employees have raised concerns about delayed payments to private hospitals and frequent problems with health cards not functioning properly.

Several staff members have complained that in many cases they were forced to pay hospital expenses upfront due to card related issues. Even after applying for reimbursement, they reportedly faced delays or partial settlements. Recognising these difficulties, the government has decided to overhaul the system rather than continue with temporary fixes.

A key meeting to discuss the New Employees Health Scheme is scheduled on February 12 at the state Secretariat under the leadership of Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao. Senior officials including representatives from the Aarogyasri Trust and employee unions are expected to participate. The discussions will focus on implementation design, scope of services and employee participation.

The government has proposed setting up a dedicated Employee Health Care Trust to administer the new scheme. Unlike the earlier consideration of an insurance model, authorities now favour a trust based approach to ensure better control over funds and quicker settlement of hospital bills.

Under the proposed structure, employees will contribute 1.5 percent of their basic pay towards the scheme. For instance, an employee earning a basic salary of fifty thousand rupees would contribute around seven hundred fifty rupees per month. Officials believe this steady inflow of funds will help clear hospital dues on time and ensure uninterrupted services.

While the scheme is expected to function under the broader supervision of the Rajiv Aarogyasri Trust, finer details such as coverage limits, financial burden on employees and the efficiency of health card services will likely be clarified after the February 12 meeting.

For many government employees and pensioners, the announcement has brought cautious optimism. After years of facing uncertainty in medical reimbursements, they now hope the New Employees Health Scheme under the Revanth Reddy government will provide dependable and timely healthcare support.