WBHS, 2008 Regarding advance purchase of Medicines for Government Employees/ Government Pensioners.

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch

No. : 2857-F(MED)

Kolkata, the 8th April, 2013

MEMORANDUM

   Government Employees/Government Pensioners who are enrolled under WBHS, 2008 and got treatment with prior approval from Government for treatment in recognised speciality hospitals out side the State face great difficulty in getting reimbursement under WBHS, 2008 for the cost of medicines prescribed by those hospitals for an indefinite period in compliance with Clause 12(2) of WBHS, 2008 and F.D. Memo No.2618-F(MED) dated 05.04.2011.

   The matter has been considered by West Bengal Health Scheme Authority and on the basis of their recommendation, the undersigned is directed by the order of the Governor to say that Governor is pleased to order that advance purchase of medicine for maximum period upto six months may be allowed when medicine are prescribed for indefinite period by those hospitals located outside the State and also claim for reimbursement in such cases may be allowed upto six months from the date of purchase of such medicines.

   Clause 12(2) of WBHS, 2008 and Finance Department, Audit Branch Memorandum No 2618-F(MED) dated 5.4.2011 may be amended accordingly.

   This will take effect from the date of issue of the order.

By Order of the Governor,

Sd/-
Special Secretary to the
Government of West Bengal,
Finance Department.

Source:http://www.wbfin.nic.in/writereaddata/Memorandum%208%20Apr%202013.pdf

Order for Approval of Medical Advances and Medical Reimbursement.

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch
Writers’ Buildings, Kolkata-700001

No. 8749-F(Y)                                                                                       Kolkata, the 18 October, 2012

ORDER

   In continuation of this Department Office Order No. 134-F(Y) dated 04.01.2012, it is directed that the Special Secretaries/Additional Secretaries in charge of various Branches/Groups, or where there are no Special Secretaries/Additional Secretaries, the Joint Secretaries in charge of Branches/Groups shall dispose of at their level, the matters of approval for Medical Advance and Medical Reimbursement cases for the State Government employees upto an amount of Rs.2.00 lakh in each case, provided Code Numbers against specific treatment are specified under the West Bengal Health Scheme (WBHS), 2008 Approvals (a) in cases where Code Numbers are not specified in the application for claims, (b) for claims in relaxation of WBHS, 2008 and (c) for advances and claims in connection with medical reimbursement above Rs.2.00 lath will be put up to the Secretary, Finance Department after vetting by the Medical Cell of this Department.