The Medical Cell of Finance Department of West Bengal issued an important memorandum regarding inclusion of Aadhaar Number in the database of West Bengal Health Scheme (WBHS). To avail the benefits of West Bengal Health Scheme, inclusion of Aadhaar number is now mandatory.
Summery of the Order:
| Order No. | 24-F(MED) WB |
| Date | 16/02/2022 |
| Published by | Medical Cell, Finance Department, West Bengal |
| Subject | Mandatory inclusion of Aadhaar Number in the database of WBHS or West Bengal Health Scheme |
| Summery | 1) Last date of inclusion of Aadhaar Number for existing beneficiaries above the age of five years is 30/06/2022. 2) Inclusion of Aadhar Number for the beneficiaries aged below five years is not mandatory. |
View Order:
Download order 24-F(MED) WB [PDF]
FAQs
What is the last date to link Aadhaar number with West Bengal Health Scheme?
30th June 2022 is the last date to link Aadhaar number with West Bengal Health Scheme for the beneficiaries aged above five years.
Is it mandatory to add Aadhaar number to Health Scheme?
Yes, for beneficiaries aged above five years, Inclusion of Aadhaar number is mandatory to avail the benefits of West Bengal Health Scheme.
How to add Aadhaar number to West Bengal Health Scheme?
An Operator can include the Aadhaar number for a beneficiary in the specified field of Family information page of West Bengal Health scheme.
