- Provides cashless treatment at 114 Government hospitals and 886 empanelled private hospitals across Telangana.
- Covers 1,816 approved medical and surgical packages for eligible beneficiaries.
- Offers a Digital Health Card and online services through the official NEHS portal.
- Covers around 17.88 lakh beneficiaries and is funded jointly by employees, pensioners, and the Government.
- Visit the official NEHS portal or contact their respective Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO), Head of Office, or concerned Government department.
Summary of Scheme | |
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| Name of Scheme | Telangana New Employees Health Scheme (NEHS) |
| Benefits | Cashless Healthcare Services |
| Beneficiary |
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| Subscription | Subscribe Here to Get Update Regarding Scheme. |
| Health Card Access | Online through the Official NEHS Portal |
Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview
The Telangana New Employees Health Scheme (NEHS) is a comprehensive cashless healthcare programme launched by the Government of Telangana to provide quality medical treatment to Government employees, service pensioners, family pensioners, and their eligible dependent family members. The scheme has been introduced to deliver more transparent, sustainable, and efficient healthcare services by addressing the shortcomings of the earlier Employees Health Scheme (EHS). Under NEHS, beneficiaries can receive cashless treatment through 114 Government hospitals, 886 empanelled private hospitals, and Wellness Centres without worrying about the financial burden of medical expenses. The scheme currently covers around 17,88,336 beneficiaries, including 4,38,594 Government employees, 3,61,955 pensioners, and approximately 9.88 lakh eligible dependent family members.
The Government has strengthened the scheme by introducing 1,816 approved medical and surgical packages in line with the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), enabling beneficiaries to access quality treatment at leading corporate hospitals across Telangana. Along with the launch of the scheme, the Government also introduced the NEHS Web Portal and issued Digital Health Cards, allowing eligible beneficiaries to download their NEHS health card, and avail cashless treatment through a completely digital process. The scheme does not prescribe any upper financial limit for approved treatments and also provides outpatient healthcare services through dedicated Wellness Centres.
The Telangana New Employees Health Scheme is implemented through the Employees Health Care Trust (EHCT), which includes representation from the Government, employees, and pensioners to ensure transparent administration of the scheme. To ensure its long-term sustainability, eligible Government employees and pensioners contribute 1.5% of their Basic Pay or Basic Pension towards the Employees Health Scheme Fund, while the Government provides an equal matching contribution. The entire process, from pre-authorisation to claim settlement, is carried out digitally through the NEHS portal, ensuring faster and more transparent healthcare services.
The Telangana New Employees Health Scheme complements several other welfare initiatives of the State Government, including the Telangana Rajiv Aarogyasri Scheme, Telangana Indiramma Family Life Insurance Scheme, and Telangana Farm Loan Waiver Scheme, which together aim to improve healthcare access, financial security, and the overall well-being of eligible beneficiaries.
If you are a Telangana Government employee or pensioner, this guide explains the Telangana New Employees Health Scheme (NEHS) eligibility, benefits, employee contribution, approved treatment packages, empanelled hospitals, Wellness Centres, and the Digital Health Card download process. It also helps you understand how to access cashless healthcare services under the scheme.
Scheme Benefit
- Cashless medical treatment through 114 Government hospitals and 886 empanelled private hospitals across Telangana.
- Coverage under 1,816 approved medical and surgical packages aligned with the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).
- Digital Health Cards for seamless identification and cashless treatment.
- Online registration, Health Card download, pre-authorisation, and claim settlement through the NEHS Web Portal.
- Outpatient healthcare services through Wellness Centres, including doctor consultations, diagnostic tests, medicines, and follow-up care.
- Access to leading corporate super speciality hospitals empanelled under the scheme.
- No upper financial limit for approved medical treatments covered under the scheme.
- Healthcare coverage for eligible Government employees, pensioners, and their dependent family members.
Wellness Centres
The Telangana New Employees Health Scheme (NEHS) provides outpatient healthcare services through dedicated Wellness Centres across the State. These centres play an important role in preventive healthcare, long-term disease management, and reducing unnecessary hospital visits. At present, 12 Wellness Centres are operational and collectively provide outpatient (OP) services to around 1,800 beneficiaries every day.
- Consultation by MBBS and specialist doctors.
- Diagnostic and laboratory services through Telangana Diagnostics.
- Distribution of prescribed branded medicines.
- Long-term care and management of chronic diseases.
- Follow-up care after hospitalisation or treatment.
- Referral to Government or empanelled private hospitals for specialised treatment or hospitalisation.
The Government has also announced plans to establish 24 additional Wellness Centres in districts where such facilities are currently unavailable. These centres will be linked with Government General Hospitals to improve access to specialist and super-speciality healthcare services for beneficiaries.
Eligibility Requirements
The following categories are eligible to avail benefits under the Telangana New Employees Health Scheme (NEHS):
- Regular State Government employees.
- Service pensioners.
- Family pensioners.
- Re-employed service pensioners.
- Eligible dependent family members, including:
- Legally wedded spouse.
- Parents who are financially dependent on the employee or pensioner.
- Unemployed sons up to 25 years of age.
- Unmarried, widowed, divorced, or deserted daughters.
- Children with disabilities who are unable to earn a livelihood.
Important: Parents must be financially dependent on the employee or pensioner to be eligible under the scheme.
Who Is Not Covered?
The following categories are not eligible to avail benefits under the Telangana New Employees Health Scheme (NEHS):
- Casual, daily wage, and contingent employees.
- Employees covered under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).
- Employees covered under the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Scheme.
- Railway employees covered under the Railway Medical Scheme.
- Employees of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC/RTC) covered under their own medical scheme.
- All India Service (AIS) Officers and AIS Pensioners.
- Government Law Officers, including Public Prosecutors and Government Pleaders.
- Dependent children who are employed or earning their own livelihood.
Scheme Statistics
| Category | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Total Beneficiaries | 17,88,336 |
| Government Employees | 4,38,594 |
| Service & Family Pensioners | 3,61,955 |
| Eligible 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 |
Required Documents
- Employee Documents
- Aadhaar Card
- Employee ID Details
- Service Details
- Address Details
- Passport-size Photograph
- Dependent Family Member Documents
- Aadhaar Card (for members above 5 years)
- Birth Certificate (for children below 5 years)
- Recent Photograph
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
Note: Additional documents may be requested by the NEHS portal during verification, depending on the category of dependent being added.
Steps to Download the Digital Health Card
Eligible Government employees and pensioners are not required to submit a separate application to join the Telangana New Employees Health Scheme (NEHS). They can log in to the official NEHS portal and download or re-download their NEHS Digital Health Card by following these steps:
- Visit the official NEHS portal.
- Click on the Employee Login option available on the homepage.
- Log in using either your Employee ID and Password or choose the OTP Login option using your Employee ID.
- If you choose OTP Login, enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number and complete the verification process.
- After successful login, you will be redirected to the NEHS dashboard.
- Click on the Download Health Card option available under the Quick Actions section.
- Download and save your Digital Health Card for future use.
- Present the Digital Health Card whenever you visit a Government hospital or an empanelled private hospital to avail cashless healthcare services under NEHS.
Note: Employees and pensioners should ensure that their registered mobile number is active to receive OTPs for login and verification. In case of login or profile-related issues, they should contact their respective Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) or the concerned department.
Key Features
- Cashless healthcare services for eligible Government employees, pensioners, and their dependent family members.
- Coverage through 1,816 approved medical and surgical packages at Government and empanelled private hospitals.
- Access to healthcare services through 114 Government hospitals and 886 empanelled private hospitals across Telangana.
- Digital Health Cards for seamless identification and cashless treatment.
- Dedicated NEHS Web Portal for employee login, Digital Health Card download, hospital search, and other beneficiary services.
- Completely digital workflow from pre-authorisation to claim settlement for faster and transparent healthcare services.
- Outpatient healthcare, diagnostic services, branded medicines, and long-term disease management through Wellness Centres.
- No upper financial limit for approved medical treatments covered under the scheme.
- Implemented by the Employees Health Care Trust (EHCT) with representation from the Government, employees, and pensioners.
- Funded through a 1.5% contribution from eligible employees and pensioners, matched by an equal contribution from the Government of Telangana.
How to Avail Treatment
- Visit a Government hospital, Wellness Centre, or an empanelled private hospital under the New Employees Health Scheme (NEHS).
- Present your Digital Employees Health Card for identity and eligibility verification.
- Undergo medical consultation and diagnosis by the treating doctor.
- Receive cashless treatment under the approved medical and surgical packages available through NEHS.
- Avail prescribed medicines, diagnostic tests, and follow-up care as recommended by the treating doctor.
- In medical emergencies, beneficiaries may directly approach the nearest empanelled hospital for immediate treatment.
Relevant Links
- Download Telangana New Employees Health Scheme Health Card.
- Telangana New Employees Health Scheme Portal
- List of Hospitals Under New Employees Health Scheme.
- List of Wellness Centres under the New Employees Health Scheme.
- Telangana New Employees Health Scheme G.O
- Telangana Employees Health Scheme (EHS) in budget 2026-27
Contact Information
For the latest information regarding the Employees Health Scheme, beneficiaries should visit the official NEHS portal or contact their respective Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO), Head of Office, or concerned Government department.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Telangana New Employees Health Scheme (NEHS) is a cashless healthcare scheme launched by the Government of Telangana to provide quality medical treatment to eligible Government employees, pensioners, and their dependent family members through empanelled Government and private hospitals.
Regular Government employees, service pensioners, family pensioners, re-employed service pensioners, and their eligible dependent family members can avail benefits under the Telangana New Employees Health Scheme.
Yes. Eligible dependent family members such as spouses, dependent parents, unemployed sons below 25 years, unmarried/divorced/widowed daughters, and children with disabilities are covered under the scheme.
The scheme offers cashless treatment through 114 Government hospitals and 886 empanelled private hospitals across Telangana.
Dependents above 5 years of age generally need an Aadhaar Card and a recent photograph. Children below 5 years require a Birth Certificate and photograph. Additional documents may be requested during verification.
The Telangana New Employees Health Scheme covers 1,816 approved medical and surgical packages aligned with the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).
Yes. Beneficiaries can avail cashless treatment at empanelled government hospitals as well as 421 empanelled private hospitals under the scheme.
No. The Telangana New Employees Health Scheme does not prescribe any upper financial limit for approved medical treatments covered under the scheme.
In emergency situations, beneficiaries may directly seek treatment at the nearest empanelled hospital and inform the EHS authorities as per the prescribed procedure.
The Digital Health Card serves as proof of eligibility under the scheme and enables beneficiaries to access cashless healthcare services at empanelled hospitals.
Eligible employees and pensioners can log in to the official NEHS portal using their Employee ID and Password or OTP Login and download their Digital Health Card from the dashboard.
Eligible Government employees and pensioners contribute 1.5% of their Basic Pay or Basic Pension towards the Employees Health Scheme Fund, and the Government provides an equal matching contribution.
Yes. The scheme currently operates 12 Wellness Centres that provide outpatient consultations, diagnostic services, medicines, and long-term disease management. The Government has also announced 24 additional Wellness Centres across the State.
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Ehs
Can we go directly to private corporate hospitals for treatment
Employees health card
I am pensioner. Want EHS card
It is looking Scam to me sir hospitals are telling no cashless
I have admitted my father who is in pensioner dependent of my mother and when we addmitted him on 28 /08/2026 hospital denied providing the cashless treatment. We payed the amount. Hospital is omni hospital kothapet.
Its looking scam to me by state government telangana because the government cutting 1.5 % from basic salary of pensioner and employee. We have to pay cash at the hoapitals.
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