EHS / NEHS Cashless Hospital in Hyderabad
Vivekananda Hospital, Begumpet is empanelled under the Telangana Employees Health Scheme (NEHS). State government employees, pensioners and their dependents get cashless treatment here using their digital health card, handled end to end by our dedicated insurance desk.
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Cashless Treatment for EHS / NEHS Card Holders
Vivekananda Hospital, Begumpet is empanelled under the Telangana New Employees Health Scheme (NEHS), the relaunched version of the EHS. If you are a serving state government employee, a pensioner, or an eligible dependent with an EHS or NEHS digital health card, you can receive cashless treatment here for approved packages, with no upfront payment and no reimbursement paperwork.
Bring your card to our EHS help desk. We verify your eligibility and raise the pre-authorisation, and once approved the bill is settled directly with the scheme. Call our EHS desk on +91 72079 04418 to confirm your coverage before admission.
What Is the EHS / NEHS Scheme?
The Employees Health Scheme, relaunched as the New Employees Health Scheme (NEHS), is the Telangana government's cashless healthcare scheme for state employees, pensioners and their families. It replaces the old medical reimbursement system with direct cashless treatment at a network of empanelled hospitals, using a digital health card. Launched on 17 July 2026, it covers about 17.88 lakh beneficiaries, with 1,816 approved medical and surgical packages and no upper financial limit on covered treatment.
Fully Cashless
No upfront payment for approved packages. The scheme settles the bill directly with the hospital.
Digital Health Card
Beneficiaries use a digital health card downloaded from the official NEHS portal for identification.
1,816 Packages
Approved medical and surgical packages in line with CGHS rates, with no upper limit on covered treatment.
EHS or NEHS
People still say "EHS" while the current official name is "NEHS". They refer to the same Telangana employees scheme.
Who Is Eligible
You need a valid EHS or NEHS digital health card. Employees and pensioners can apply for and download it from the official NEHS web portal using their employee ID or a one-time password.
State Employees
Serving Telangana state government employees.
Pensioners
Retired state government pensioners.
Dependents
Eligible dependent family members, including spouse, children and dependent parents.
Journalists (JHS)
Journalists covered under the linked JHS, where applicable.
Treatments Covered at Vivekananda Hospital
Approved inpatient and surgical packages under NEHS, across our departments, subject to pre-authorisation and the scheme's package list. Common ones include:
General & Laparoscopic Surgery
Keyhole procedures including gallbladder, hernia and appendix surgery.
Proctology
Laser piles, fissure and fistula day-care surgery.
General Medicine
Inpatient care for medical conditions and infections.
Orthopaedics
Fracture care and joint procedures under approved packages.
Diagnostics
Investigations linked to approved inpatient treatment.
Other Specialties
Ask our EHS desk which of your treatments are covered under NEHS.
How to Avail Cashless Treatment
A simple, digital process handled end to end by our EHS help desk. Here is what happens from your card to your discharge.
Bring Your Health Card
Carry your EHS or NEHS digital health card and a government photo ID. For planned surgery, visit our EHS desk in advance so approval is ready before admission.
Eligibility Verified
Our EHS help desk verifies your card and confirms which package under NEHS applies to your treatment.
Pre-Authorisation Raised
We raise the pre-authorisation to the Employees Health Care Trust with your treatment details, entirely through the digital NEHS workflow.
Approval Received
The trust approves the package. For planned admissions this typically takes 2 to 6 hours. In an emergency, care starts immediately and approval is expedited in parallel.
Care Under the Approved Package
You receive your treatment or surgery with no upfront payment for covered items. Our team handles all ongoing communication with the scheme.
Cashless Discharge
The bill is settled directly with the scheme. You pay only for items outside the approved package, if any, which the EHS desk tells you in advance.
Documents to Bring
Have these ready for smooth cashless processing. Required documents are marked in red, conditional ones in gold.
EHS / NEHS Health Card
Your digital health card downloaded from the NEHS portal.
Photo Identification
Aadhaar, employee ID or other government photo ID.
Pre-Authorisation Form
Provided by our EHS desk, signed by the patient or family.
Referral or Records
Doctor's referral or prior medical records, if you have them.
Pension / PPO Details
For pensioners, carry pension or PPO details if asked.
Family Contact Details
Next-of-kin details for documentation and emergency contact.
Verify Your EHS Coverage Today
Confirm your card, your eligibility and the package that applies to your treatment before you come in. Our EHS help desk will guide you through the whole process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers on eligibility, cashless process, EHS vs NEHS, planned surgery and emergencies.
Is Vivekananda Hospital empanelled under EHS/NEHS?
Who is eligible for EHS/NEHS cashless treatment?
What treatments are cashless under the scheme at Vivekananda?
How do I use my EHS card at Vivekananda Hospital?
Is there any payment for EHS cashless treatment?
What is the difference between EHS and NEHS?
Which documents do I need to bring?
Can I get planned surgery done cashless under EHS?
Does EHS/NEHS cover emergencies at Vivekananda Hospital?
Are you an EHS / NEHS card holder?
Get cashless treatment at Vivekananda Hospital, Begumpet. Call our EHS help desk to confirm your coverage and we will guide you through the whole process.