Free Medical Card for Media Persons

Free Medical Card for Media Persons in Puducherry

The “Free Medical Card for Media Persons” scheme, initiated by the Department of Information & Publicity in the Union Territory of Puducherry, provides essential healthcare services to journalists and their families. This initiative ensures that eligible media personnel can access free medical treatment in government hospitals and institutions managed by the administration, including premium facilities in A-Class wards.

About the Scheme

The primary objective of the “Free Medical Card for Media Persons” scheme is to deliver comprehensive healthcare benefits to press correspondents and their families. This scheme facilitates free medical services within government-run hospitals and healthcare institutions in Puducherry. Eligible individuals will be entitled to treatment in A-Class Special Wards, and if such wards are unavailable, they will be accommodated in the next lower category of wards.

Key Benefits

• Provision of Identification Cards/Certificates for eligible media representatives.
• Access to free medical services for press correspondents and their family members in government hospitals under the administration’s jurisdiction.
• Eligibility for treatment in A-Class Special Wards, or in the absence of these, in the next lower category of wards.
• Coverage of additional medical costs, including investigation charges and hospital stoppages.

Time of Disbursal: The Medical Card will be issued on the same day as the application is made, provided that all required documentation is submitted correctly.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the scheme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• The individual must be a citizen of India.
• The applicant should have been a resident of the Union Territory of Puducherry, either by birth or continuous residence, for a minimum of five years.
• The applicant must be recognized as a Press Correspondent.

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply offline by following these steps:

• Prepare a formal application letter.
• Attach all necessary documents (self-attested when required).
• Submit the application to:

The Director
Department of Information & Publicity
18, Belcombe Street, Puducherry – 605 001
Phone: +91-413-2334398, 2336415, 2337078
Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:45 AM to 01:00 PM & 02:00 PM to 05:45 PM

Official Source

For more detailed information, visit the official website at myScheme.gov.in.