Empanelment Programme ECHS
Introduction
National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH-QCI) has been entrusted with the task of assessing hospitals as per set criteria for empanelment of Hospitals with Ex Service Men Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS).
About Schemes
Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS)
It has been established to provide quality Medicare to Armed Forces Veterans (AFV) and their dependents through a network of ECHS Polyclinics, service medical facilities and civil empanelled / government hospitals spread across the country.
Process
ECHS in order to ensure quality Healthcare services to all its beneficiaries has gone into MoU with Quality Council of India (QCI) for assessment of Hospitals on behalf of ECHS for empanelment. NABH-QCI empanelment program based on the application format specified for empanelment under and Based on the assessment, NABH-QCI will submit its recommendations to the ECHS and also display on website at sapple.co.in/nabh
How to apply for ECHS empanelment?
Completely filled application form along with covering letter by the HCO on their letter head to be submitted to NABH office. (Hard copy only)
How much is the Fees?
Fee structure depends on the type of facility and bed strength which can be viewed in the application form itself in the website.
| Less Then 50 Beds | 51 Beds Till 100 Beds | More Then 100 Beds | Diagnostic, Eye, Dental&Physiotherapy Centers | |
ECHS Empanelment | Empanelment Fees:25,000/- Plus GST@18% | Empanelment Fees:30,000/- Plus GST@18% | Empanelment Fees:35,000/- Plus GST@18% | Empanelment Fees:25,000/- Plus GST@18% |
Documents
Application Forms
Note:
- Service Tax @ 18% is applicable w.e.f. 01.07.2017 on all transactions by HCOs or the individuals
ECHS Applicant Hospitals/Centres
Hospitals, Diagnostic Centres, Dental Hospitals/Centre's, Eye Hospitals/Centres
NABH
Hospitals, Diagnostic Centres, Dental Hospitals/Centre's, Eye Hospitals/Centres
Kindly note that QCI based on the application format specified for empanelment under ECHS, evaluates the applicant Hospital/Centre and submit its recommendation with report to the ECHS. QCI recommendation regarding particular hospital/ diagnostic centre does not mean automatic empanelment by ECHS. QCI will keep on adding to the list as and when recommendation for individual hospital/diagnostic centre is finalised.