FAQS ABOUT EHS

What is EHS for employees?

What Is EHS, And What Are Its Benefits? In EHS employees' health scheme, the covered employee can avail of the free cashless treatment of his or her, including all dependent family members in all those hospitals which are under the panel of the EHS scheme. These hospitals are called Network hospitals.

What is the limit of EHS in AP?

Rs.2 Lakhs per episode of illness with no limit on the number of episodes.The eligible sum is not applicable where predetermined packages are above Rs.2 Lakhs.Claims exceeding Rs.2 Lakhs will be settled by the CEO of Dr. YSR Aarogyasri Health Care Trust

What is the full form of EHS status?

EHS::Employees Health Scheme.

How do I download my AP EHS card?

Download Permanent AP EHS Employee Health Card (Smart Health Card) at www.ehs.ap.gov.in/EHSAP Web Portal. AP Employees Health Cards are available for downloading for using of Unlimited Cashless Treatment in listed hospitals.

What Is EHS, And What Are Its Benefits? 

In EHS employees' health scheme, the covered employee can avail of the free cashless treatment of his or her, including all dependent family members in all those hospitals which are under the panel of the EHS scheme. These hospitals are called Network hospitals. In case you go for a hospital outside the network, then you have to pay from your pocket initially but then claim for reimbursement. Based on the set of policies and rules decided by the EHS management, you will be entitled to the amount which is permitted as per the EHS scheme. 

Another major advantage of EHS policy is that unlike old health insurance schemes, now the treatment of chronic diseases and post-hospital care is also covered. These features make EHS more lucrative than any other existing policies. Also, the EHS safety features are much more tuned to favor employees who are covered under it compared to other health policies. 

What is Not Covered Under the EHS of the Government of Andhra Pradesh?

• The EHS covers state government employees and their dependents; however, it does not cover certain beneficiaries. Below is the list of beneficiaries not covered under the EHS:

• Those covered under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).

• Railways, Road Transport Corporation, ESIS, Aarogya Sahayatha of Prohibition, Aarogya Bhadratha of Police Department and Excise Department.

• Law officers such as public prosecutors, government pleaders, state counsels, state prosecutors and advocate generals.

• Biological parents if adopted parents exist.

• Casual and daily wage workers.

• Independent children.

• All india service officers and pensioners.