Delhi Vidyut Board pensioners to get cashless medical facilities
Tribune News Service
New Delhi, August 17
Power Minister Atishi on Saturday announced that over 20,000 Delhi Vidyut Board (DVB) pensioners would now receive cashless medical facilities at panel hospitals. This decision aims to eliminate the cumbersome process of medical reimbursements for pensioners.
‘New system will eliminate difficulties’
Pensioners often have to navigate long queues and multiple offices to get their medical bills reimbursed.
This new system will eliminate those difficulties. — Atishi, Power Minister
At a press conference here, Atishi revealed that the official notification for this initiative would be issued within two days. “We are excited to announce that the Kejriwal government has decided to provide cashless medical facilities to retired DVB pensioners. This initiative will ensure that they no longer have to endure the hassle of reimbursement processes,” said Atishi.
She explained that pensioners who retired before 2002 would have their medical expenses covered by Delhi Transco Limited, while those who retired after 2002 will have their expenses covered by the transmission, generation, or distribution companies they were associated with. “All these agencies, including the three discoms and the transmission and generation companies, will offer medical facilities through a 100 per cent cashless system,” she added.
Atishi also highlighted the challenges faced by pensioners under the old system. “Pensioners often had to navigate long queues and multiple offices to get their medical bills reimbursed. This new system will eliminate those difficulties,” she stated.
The announcement marks the culmination of efforts by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who had previously addressed pensioners’ issues by streamlining their pension system.
