Introduction The New Employees Health Scheme (NEHS) is a cashless healthcare programme introduced by the Government of Telangana for Government employees, pensioners, and their eligible dependent family members. The scheme has been designed to provide transparent, technology-enabled, and comprehensive healthcare services through a network of Government and empanelled private hospitals. Under NEHS, beneficiaries can access cashless medical treatment through a wide network of healthcare institutions, including Government hospitals, empanelled private hospitals, and dedicated Wellness Centres. The scheme is administered through the Employees Health Care Trust (EHCT) and supported by a fully digital platform for beneficiary services, hospital access, treatment authorization, and Health Card management. The scheme currently covers more than 17 lakh beneficiaries, including serving Government employees, pensioners, and their eligible family members. Beneficiaries receive treatment through approved medical packages without facing the burden of upfront hospitalisation expenses. To ensure sustainability, eligible employees and pensioners contribute a fixed percentage of their Basic Pay or Basic Pension towards the scheme fund, while the Government provides a matching contribution. The entire treatment and claim process is managed digitally through the official NEHS portal. Benefits Cashless treatment at Government and empanelled private hospitals. Coverage under approved medical and surgical treatment packages. Digital Health Card for beneficiary identification and treatment access. Online portal for Health Card services and beneficiary management. Access to a large network of healthcare institutions across Telangana. Outpatient healthcare services through Wellness Centres. Diagnostic services, medicines, and follow-up treatment support. Specialised treatment at empanelled corporate hospitals. Transparent digital pre-authorisation and claim settlement system. Coverage extended to eligible dependent family members. No prescribed upper financial limit for approved treatment packages under the scheme. Wellness Centres NEHS beneficiaries can also access outpatient healthcare services through dedicated Wellness Centres established across Telangana. These centres focus on preventive healthcare, routine medical consultations, diagnostics, and long-term disease management. General consultation by qualified doctors. Specialist consultation services. Diagnostic and laboratory testing facilities. Distribution of prescribed medicines. Chronic disease monitoring and management. Post-treatment and follow-up healthcare services. Referral services to Government and empanelled hospitals when required. The Government has also planned additional Wellness Centres to improve healthcare accessibility in districts where such facilities are currently unavailable. Eligibility The following categories are eligible to receive benefits under the Telangana New Employees Health Scheme (NEHS): Regular Government employees of the State Government. Service pensioners. Family pensioners. Re-employed service pensioners. Eligible dependent family members of approved beneficiaries. Legally wedded spouse of the employee or pensioner. Financially dependent parents. Unemployed sons up to the prescribed age limit. Unmarried daughters. Widowed, divorced, or deserted daughters dependent on the beneficiary. Children with disabilities who are unable to earn a livelihood. Note: Parents can be covered only if they are financially dependent on the employee or pensioner. Who Is Not Covered? Casual employees. Daily wage workers. Contingent employees. Individuals covered under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). Beneficiaries covered under the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme. Railway employees receiving benefits under the Railway Medical Scheme. Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) employees covered under their own medical arrangements. All India Service (AIS) Officers and AIS Pensioners. Government Law Officers, including Public Prosecutors and Government Pleaders. Dependent children who are employed or earning independently. Scheme Statistics Category Coverage Total Beneficiaries 17,88,336 Government Employees 4,38,594 Service & Family Pensioners 3,61,955 Eligible Dependent Family Members Approximately 9.88 Lakh Government Hospitals 114 Empanelled Private Hospitals 886 Approved Medical & Surgical Packages 1,816 Operational Wellness Centres 12 Additional Wellness Centres Planned 24 The scheme provides healthcare access through a large network of hospitals and wellness facilities across Telangana, ensuring comprehensive medical support for eligible beneficiaries. Documents Employee / Pensioner Documents Aadhaar Card. Employee ID or Pensioner Identification Details. Service-related information. Residential Address Details. Recent Passport-size Photograph. Dependent Family Member Documents Aadhaar Card for eligible dependents above the prescribed age. Birth Certificate for children where Aadhaar is not available. Recent Photograph of the dependent family member. Disability Certificate, wherever applicable. Relationship and dependency-related documents, if required during verification. Note: Additional documents may be requested depending on the category of dependent being added to the beneficiary profile. Steps to Download Digital Health Card Visit the NEHS Portal. Open the Employee Login section. Sign in using Employee ID and password or choose OTP-based login. Complete OTP verification through the registered mobile number. Access the beneficiary dashboard after successful login. Select the Download Health Card option. Download and save the Digital Health Card. Keep the Health Card available while visiting empanelled hospitals or Wellness Centres. The Digital Health Card serves as the primary identification document for availing cashless healthcare services under NEHS. How to Avail Treatment Visit a Government hospital, Wellness Centre, or empanelled private hospital under the scheme. Present the Digital Health Card for beneficiary verification. Undergo consultation and diagnosis by the treating medical practitioner. Receive treatment under the approved medical or surgical package. Avail diagnostic services, medicines, and follow-up care as prescribed. For specialized procedures, hospitals obtain the required treatment authorization through the NEHS system. In emergency situations, beneficiaries may directly approach an empanelled hospital for immediate medical care. All approved treatment processes, authorizations, and claim settlements are managed digitally through the NEHS platform for faster service delivery. Key Features Cashless healthcare coverage for eligible Government employees, pensioners, and dependent family members. Treatment through Government hospitals and empanelled private hospitals across Telangana. Coverage under 1,816 approved medical and surgical packages. Digital Health Card for beneficiary identification and healthcare access. Completely online system for authorization, treatment approval, and claim processing. Dedicated Wellness Centres for outpatient healthcare services. Access to diagnostic facilities, medicines, specialist consultations, and follow-up care. No prescribed upper financial ceiling for approved treatments covered under the scheme. Managed by the Employees Health Care Trust (EHCT) with representation from stakeholders. Funded through employee/pensioner contributions along with matching Government support. Important Links Telangana NEHS Portal Employee Login & Health Card Download Empanelled Hospital List Wellness Centre Directory Contact For assistance related to beneficiary details, Health Card access, profile updates, or treatment services, beneficiaries may contact their respective Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO), Pension Disbursing Authority, or concerned Government department. Official Website: nehs.telangana.gov.in Implementing Agency: Employees Health Care Trust (EHCT), Government of Telangana FAQs 1. What is the Telangana New Employees Health Scheme (NEHS)?NEHS is a cashless healthcare scheme that provides medical treatment facilities to eligible Government employees, pensioners, and their dependent family members. 2. Who can avail benefits under NEHS?Regular Government employees, service pensioners, family pensioners, re-employed pensioners, and eligible dependent family members can receive benefits under the scheme. 3. Is there any financial limit on treatment?The scheme does not prescribe an upper financial limit for approved medical treatments covered under NEHS. 4. What is the purpose of the Digital Health Card?The Digital Health Card is used for beneficiary identification and to access cashless healthcare services at empanelled hospitals and Wellness Centres. 5. Are family members covered under the scheme?Yes. Eligible dependent family members, including spouse, dependent parents, eligible children, and certain dependent daughters, may be covered under NEHS. 6. Can beneficiaries receive outpatient services?Yes. Wellness Centres provide outpatient consultations, diagnostics, medicines, chronic disease management, and follow-up healthcare services. 7. How can beneficiaries download the Health Card?Beneficiaries can log in to the official NEHS portal using their credentials or OTP verification and download the Digital Health Card online.