**Executive Summary**
This document, published by the Tamil Nadu Government on September 27, 2017, outlines the requirement of Aadhaar for beneficiaries under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) and the Civil Registration System. It mandates Aadhaar registration for those enrolled and provides guidance for those not yet enrolled, aiming to improve beneficiary identification and accuracy. The provisions apply to all districts of Tamil Nadu.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Aadhaar Requirement for CMCHIS Beneficiaries:**
* Aadhaar is required for beneficiaries of the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) to ensure accurate beneficiary details and convenient identification at treatment facilities.
* Beneficiaries with Aadhaar must register their Aadhaar number with their CMCHIS Unique Registration Number (URN).
* Applicants without Aadhaar must apply for Aadhaar enrollment at any Aadhaar enrolment center.
* CMCHIS District Kiosks will assist in Aadhaar enrollment for beneficiaries without Aadhaar.
* Those with Aadhaar Enrollment ID (28 digits) but without Aadhaar must register the enrollment ID.
* Collected Aadhaar numbers will be used for all programs/activities associated with CMCHIS.
* **Aadhaar Requirement for Civil Registration System:**
* Aadhaar number is required for beneficiaries under the Civil Registration System implemented by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
* Beneficiaries in possession of Aadhaar must register their Aadhaar number with their enrolment to the existing program viz. Civil Registration System.
* Applicants without Aadhaar must enroll at any Aadhaar Enrolment Centre/ Permanent Enrolment Centre.
* Those with Aadhaar Enrollment ID (28 digits) but without Aadhaar must register the enrollment ID.
* All pregnant mothers in Tamil Nadu are registered by Village/Urban Health Nurse and every pregnant mother is given a unique ID namely PICME No at the time of registration.
* **General Provisions:**
* The provisions of both notifications are applicable in all Districts of Tamil Nadu.
**Impact Analysis**
**Beneficiaries of CMCHIS**
* **Impact:** Required to enroll in Aadhaar if not already enrolled, and to register their Aadhaar number with their CMCHIS URN.
* **Action Required:** Enroll in Aadhaar, register Aadhaar number, or register Aadhaar Enrollment ID.
**Beneficiaries of Civil Registration System**
* **Impact:** Required to enroll in Aadhaar if not already enrolled, and to register their Aadhaar number with their enrolment to the existing program viz. Civil Registration System.
* **Action Required:** Enroll in Aadhaar, register Aadhaar number, or register Aadhaar Enrollment ID.
**District Collectorates**
* **Impact:** Need to be aware of the Aadhaar requirement for health care services under CMCHIS.
* **Action Required:** Raise awareness among beneficiaries regarding the Aadhaar requirement.
**CMCHIS Insurance Agency / Third-Party Administrators (TPAs)**
* **Impact:** May need to seed Aadhaar numbers organically for beneficiaries not already seeded.
* **Action Required:** Seed Aadhaar numbers organically through the CMCHIS insurance agency or TPAs.
**Village / Urban Health Nurse**
* **Impact:** Required to register all pregnant mothers in Tamil Nadu and every pregnant mother is given a unique ID namely PICME No at the time of registration.
* **Action Required:** Registration is essential with the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Tamil Nadu.
Key Entities Referenced
Aadhaar Act 2016: Indian legislation referenced regarding the use of Aadhaar numbers for identification purposes.
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): An initiative in Tamil Nadu that has decided to use Aadhaar for beneficiaries of the CMCHIS scheme.
Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine: A department of the Tamil Nadu government that is implementing the use of Aadhaar for beneficiaries under the Civil Registration System.
Tamil Nadu: The Indian state where the Aadhaar requirement for CMCHIS and Civil Registration System is being implemented.