Central Govt Pensioners News: The Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DoPPW) has released the National Pension System (NPS The Central Government has announced to give the benefit of Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) after retirement to the civilian employees of the Central Government coming under the Central Government. This announcement was made through an Office Memorandum (OM) on 7 February 2025. Updated forms have been introduced in the OM. In today’s news, we are going to give you information about this, let’s know about it…
What is Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA)?
It is an initiative of the retired Central Government pensioners to facilitate their outpatient treatment. Medical It is a monthly allowance given to cover expenses.
Eligibility for FMA?
- Retired central government employees covered under NPS can avail FMA.
- They should be eligible for the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) but should reside outside the areas covered under it.
- They should not avail any CGHS facility either.
- Employees in other government sectors or states may have different policies.
FMA Payments
The FMA rate for NPS retirees has been fixed at Rs 1,000 per month, the same as for those covered under the old pension scheme. However, the FMA will be paid on a quarterly basis directly into the pensioner’s bank account. It has also been clarified that the FMA for September to November will be disbursed in the first week of December.
Life Certificate
To continue receiving FMA from December, retirees will have to submit a life certificate. The life certificate is to ensure that the pensioner is alive and eligible for benefits.
What is a life certificate?
Life Certificate is a document which is proof that the pensioner is alive.
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