Date: 2017-09-27Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
TAMIL NADU HEALTH SYSTEMS PROJECT - Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS)
Requirement of Aadhaar for the Beneficiaries of CMCHIS
**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated September 27, 2017, announces the requirement of Aadhaar for beneficiaries of the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) and under the Civil Registration System. It outlines the procedures for Aadhaar enrollment and registration for these beneficiaries. The provisions apply to all districts of Tamil Nadu.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Aadhaar Requirement for CMCHIS Beneficiaries:**
* Aadhaar is required for CMCHIS beneficiaries to ensure accuracy of details and convenient identification at treatment facilities, reducing the need for multiple identity documents.
* Beneficiaries with Aadhaar must register their Aadhaar number with their CMCHIS Unique Registration Number (URN).
* Applicants not enrolled in Aadhaar are required to apply for enrolment. CMCHIS District Kiosks will provide guidance.
* Those enrolled but without Aadhaar must register with the 28-digit Aadhaar Enrollment ID.
* TNHSP will obtain seeded Aadhaar numbers from TNeGA and organically seed Aadhaar numbers through the CMCHIS insurance agency or TPAs.
**Aadhaar Requirement for Civil Registration System (CRS) Beneficiaries:**
* Aadhaar number is required for beneficiaries of the Civil Registration System.
* Beneficiaries with Aadhaar must register the Aadhaar Number towards their enrolment to the existing CRS program.
* Applicants not enrolled in Aadhaar are requested to apply for enrolment.
* Those enrolled but without Aadhaar must register with the 28-digit Aadhaar enrolment ID.
* Pregnant mothers in Tamil Nadu are registered by Village/Urban Health Nurse and are given a unique ID, PICME No. This is essential for birth registration.
**General Provisions:**
* Aadhaar numbers collected will be used for all programs/activities associated with CMCHIS.
* A Circular to all District Collectorates is being issued for the awareness of beneficiaries regarding the requirement of Aadhaar for availing the health care services under CMCHIS.
* All the above provisions shall be applicable in all Districts of Tamil Nadu.
**Impact Analysis**
**CMCHIS Beneficiaries:**
* **Impact:** Required to provide Aadhaar or enroll for Aadhaar to avail the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme.
* **Action Required:** If possessing Aadhaar, register the number. If not, apply for Aadhaar enrolment. If enrolled but without Aadhaar, register with the 28-digit Aadhaar Enrollment ID.
**Beneficiaries under Civil Registration System:**
* **Impact:** Required to provide Aadhaar or enroll for Aadhaar to avail the Civil Registration System.
* **Action Required:** If possessing Aadhaar, register the number. If not, apply for Aadhaar enrolment. If enrolled but without Aadhaar, register with the 28-digit Aadhaar enrolment ID.
**Tamil Nadu Health Systems Project (TNHSP):**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing Aadhaar integration within CMCHIS and utilizing Aadhaar data for associated programs.
* **Action Required:** Facilitate Aadhaar enrolment, obtain seeded Aadhaar numbers, and seed Aadhaar numbers organically.
**Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine:**
* **Impact:** Responsible for the implementation of Aadhaar number of the beneficiaries for the CRS program.
* **Action Required:** Implement Aadhaar number towards their enrolment to the existing CRS program.
Key Entities Referenced
Aadhaar Act 2016: The national law allowing for the use of Aadhaar for identity verification
Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS): A health insurance scheme in Tamil Nadu for which Aadhaar is being required for beneficiaries.
Tamil Nadu Health Systems Project (TNHSP): The Tamil Nadu organization responsible for implementing the use of Aadhaar within the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme.
Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine: Tamil Nadu directorate that uses Aadhaar number for the beneficiaries for the Civil Registration System.
Tamil Nadu: The state where the policy requiring Aadhaar for CMCHIS and Civil Registration System beneficiaries is being implemented.