Who Is Eligible?
ECHS mainly covers eligible ex-servicemen pensioners and their eligible dependants, subject to applicable rules.
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Who can generally come under ECHS?
The primary beneficiary is the eligible ECHS member. Eligible dependants may also receive ECHS benefits subject to the applicable policy and validation.
Common dependent categories
- Son: dependency ordinarily ends on earning, marriage or attaining 25 years, whichever is earlier.
- Daughter: ordinary dependency is affected by earning or marriage; the ordinary 25-year limit applicable to a son is not the same for a dependent daughter.
- Father / Mother: parent dependency is subject to applicable dependency and income conditions.
- Widowed / Divorced / Abandoned / Separated Daughter: special provisions may apply subject to the current conditions.
- Permanent Disability Child: special disability provisions may apply subject to prescribed conditions and documents.
Important
This guide is only preliminary information. Final eligibility must be verified from current ECHS policy, records and validation.