🏥 Fixed Medical Allowance Rates – Punjab Government Employees (Historical Timeline)
The Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) is a crucial component of post-retirement benefits and compensation for serving employees, especially for those not covered under a government health scheme or not availing medical facilities. In Punjab, the Fixed Medical Allowance for government employees has evolved over the years through various government notifications, reflecting inflation, healthcare needs, and administrative reforms.
This post outlines the historical progression of FMA rates applicable to Punjab Government employees under Civil Services Rules.
Also Read: Medical Reimbursement Rules – Punjab Government
📅 Date-wise Fixed Medical Allowance Rates
The table below summarizes the notified FMA rates from pre-1979 to the latest update in 2009:
| DATE | Allowance Rate |
|---|---|
| Before 21-Nov-1979 | ₹ 50/- P.A |
| 21-Nov-1979 | ₹ 10/- per month |
| 01-Sep-1988 | ₹ 30/- |
| 01-May-1990 | ₹ 40/- |
| 01-Apr-1996 | ₹ 100/- |
| 01-Jan-1998 | ₹ 250/- |
| 01-Nov-2006 | ₹ 350/- |
| 01-Aug-2009 | ₹ 500/- |
| 01-Jul-2021 | ₹ 1000/- |
📌 Key Highlights
- ✅ The initial amount of ₹50 per annum (before 1979) was later converted to a monthly allowance beginning in 1979, with ₹10/month.
- 📈 Over time, due to rising medical costs and employee demands, the amount was gradually increased.
- 🧾 The most recent revision to ₹500/month came into effect on 01-Aug-2009, and this continues to be the prevailing rate as per available notifications.
- 🔁 No new enhancement has been notified post-2009, but future updates may align with changes in health-related policy reforms or pay commission recommendations.
🧐 Who is Eligible?
Generally, the Fixed Medical Allowance is:
- Paid to employees/pensioners not availing medical reimbursement facilities.
- Applicable to retired government employees who reside in areas where no government hospital or dispensary facilities are available.
- Subject to eligibility conditions laid down in the Punjab Civil Services Rules or through specific Finance Department notifications.
📜 Source & Reference
This historical data is compiled from Punjab Government notifications and Finance Department circulars. For exact eligibility and implementation rules, users are encouraged to refer to the Punjab Civil Services Rules (Volume I, Part I) or the latest government orders.
Also Read: Medical Reimbursement Rules – Punjab Government
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