Request for Cashless Diagnostic Tests from Private Centres/Labs Recognized by Railways

Request for Cashless Diagnostic Tests from Private Centres/Labs Recognized by Railways: BPS writes to Railway Board

BHARAT PENSIONERS SAMAJ
(All India Federation of Pensioners’ Associations)
2/13-A- LGE Backside, Jangpura – “A”, New Delhi- 110014

No BPS/SG/RELHS/NER/024/01

Dated: 17.05.2024

To:

The CEO/CRB,
Ministry of Rail way (Railway Board) &

The D.G. RHS,
Railway Board

Subject: Request for Cashless Diagnostic Tests from Private Centres/Labs Recognized by Railways

References: Railway Board No. 2018/Trans Cell/Health/CGHSefile dated 30.06.2020
2.N.E.RLY PCMD Office Order No. 2024/MED/Office Order dated 9.04.2024 (copy attached)

Dear Madam/Sir,

I wish to draw your immediate attention to a concerning clause outlined in Para 5 of the NE Railway PCMD’s Office Order 20 dated 9th April 2024(Copy attached ), which states:

“Except for emergency admissions and patients registered under RELH at Izzatnagar, referrals should not be made to contracted diagnostic centres (radiology and pathology) for patients from railway zones outside of N.E. Railway.”

This directive contravenes the established guidelines of the Railway Board. It effectively denies essential diagnostic services to holders of UMID cards from zones other than N_E. Railway, residing within its jurisdiction. Such restrictions challenge the very principle of the Right to Life assured to these beneficiaries.

As the largest federation of pensioners in the country, recognized by the GOI-DOP and PW, Bharat Pensioners Samaj respectfully urges the reversal of this order. Ensuring uninterrupted access to healthcare services is imperative for the well-being of our pensioners.

We trust that you will address this matter with the urgency it demands.

Thank you for your attention to this vital issue.

Yours sincerely,

DA/as above

S.C. Maheshwari
Secretary General,
Bharat Pensioners Samaj