AFVOA Newletters of Year 2002

Page 25 of 84 acknowledgement should be preserved by the Guardian for production at the time of consideration of claim for family pension to the handicapped child. In case the names of eligible handicapped children have not been forwarded for inclusion in the PPO, the names can now be forwarded to the Pension Sanctioning Authority, through the respective Service Headquarters, vide Government of India, Ministry of Defence letter No 13/38943/AG/PS-4(C)/559/B-Dpension(Services) dated 28-7-2000. Army Group Insurance (AGI) Benefits Post Retirement Benefits: Extended Insurance Scheme: Extended Insurance (EI) Scheme commenced with effect from 01 June 1981. The insurance cover and period of cover vary from Rs 65,000/- to Rs 3,00,000/- in respect of officers, with the period varying from 15 to 20 years depending on the date of retirement. The progressive improvement in EI cover for Officers is as given below: Period during which Membership was granted Period of Cover Insurance Amount 01 Jan 1981 to 31 Mar 1989 15 years after retirement or 70 years of age, whichever is earlier Rs 65,000/- 01 Apr 1981 to 31 Mar 1994 15 years after retirement or 70 years of age, whichever is earlier Rs 1,00,000/- 01 Apr 1994 to 31 Jun 1999 20 years after retirement or 70 years of age, whichever is earlier Rs 2,00,000/- 01 Jul 1999 onward 20 years after retirement or 72 years of age, whichever is earlier Rs 3,00,000/- OPD Treatment at MH Chennais. The format of the certificate to be produced to obtain OPD Treatment at MH is given below. This is mandatory to be handed over to the Hospital, before your next visit to the MH. Certificate to the MH for obtaining OPD Treatment Certificate I, No _________ Rank _____________ Name _______________________ R/O ___________________ Am not drawing Rs 100.00 (Rupees One hundred only) towards compensation in lieu of OPD Treatment at Services hospital. Date: Station: _______________________ (Signature of Individual) Countersignature Office Seal