**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated September 27, 2017, outlines the mandatory requirement of Aadhaar for beneficiaries of the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) and the Civil Registration System (CRS). It specifies procedures for Aadhaar registration and enrollment, and applies to all districts of Tamil Nadu. The document aims to improve accuracy and convenience in identifying beneficiaries for these programs.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Aadhaar Requirement for CMCHIS:**
* Aadhaar is required for beneficiaries of the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS).
* Aadhaar registration will help verify identities and streamline processes at treatment facilities.
* Beneficiaries with Aadhaar must register their Aadhaar Number with their CMCHIS Unique Registration Number (URN).
* Applicants not yet enrolled for Aadhaar must apply for enrolment at Aadhaar centers.
* CMCHIS District Kiosks will assist in Aadhaar enrolment for those without Aadhaar.
* Beneficiaries enrolled but without Aadhaar should register their 28-digit Aadhaar Enrolment ID.
* Aadhaar numbers will be used for all programs/activities associated with CMCHIS.
* A circular will be issued to District Collectorates to create awareness about the Aadhaar requirement.
* **Aadhaar Requirement for Civil Registration System (CRS):**
* Aadhaar number is required for beneficiaries of the Civil Registration System (CRS).
* Beneficiaries with Aadhaar cards shall register their Aadhaar number towards their enrolment to the existing program viz. Civil Registration System
* Aadhaar registration will improve accuracy and convenience in the beneficiary's details
* Applicants not yet enrolled for Aadhaar are required to apply at Aadhaar Enrollment Centers.
* Beneficiaries enrolled but without Aadhaar should register their 28-digit Aadhaar Enrolment ID.
* Pregnant mothers in Tamil Nadu are registered with the PICME No for mother and child health services; pregnancy registration is essential.
* **General Provisions:**
* All the above provisions apply to all districts of Tamil Nadu.
**Impact Analysis**
**Beneficiaries of CMCHIS and CRS:**
* **Impact:** Aadhaar is now required for accessing benefits under these schemes.
* **Action Required:** Beneficiaries with Aadhaar must register their number. Those without must enroll for Aadhaar and provide the Enrolment ID if Aadhaar card is not yet received.
**Tamil Nadu Health Systems Project (TNHSP) and Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine:**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing Aadhaar-based verification and registration.
* **Action Required:** Ensure systems are in place for Aadhaar registration, verification, and management. Issue circulars to District Collectorates for awareness and implement the new procedure.
Key Entities Referenced
Aadhaar: Indian biometric identity system, central to the policy's requirement for beneficiaries of the CMCHIS and Civil Registration System
Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS): A health insurance scheme in Tamil Nadu for which Aadhaar is required for beneficiaries.
Tamil Nadu Health Systems Project (TNHSP): The entity deciding to use Aadhaar for CMCHIS beneficiaries.
Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine: Department deciding to use Aadhaar number of the beneficiaries for the Civil Registration System.
Civil Registration System: Government maintained system to register vital events in people's lives