Fixed Medical Allowance: RBE No.75/2017 – FMA on 7th CPC

No.PC-V/2016/A/Med/1 (FMA), dated 28.07.2017

S.No.PC-VII/26

Sub: Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) to the Railway pensioners/ family pensioners on recommendations of the 7^th Central Pay Commission.

1.     At present Fixed Medical Allowance is granted to the Railway pensioners/ family pensioners residing in areas beyond 2.5 Kms of Railway Hospital/ Health Unit for meeting expenditure on their day-to-day medical expenses that do not require hospitalization. Orders were issued vide Board’s letter dated 19.12.2014 (RBE No.146/2014) for enhancement of the amount of FMA from Rs.300 to Rs.500 per month w.e.f. 19.11.2014.       

2.     Consequent upon the decision taken by the Government on the recommendation of the Seventh Central Pay Commission on allowance (with modifications), sanction of the President is hereby conveyed for enhancement of the amount of Fixed Medical Allowance from Rs.500 to Rs.1000 per month. The other terms and conditions for grant of Fixed Medical Allowance as contained in Railway Board’s letter No.PC-V/98/I/7/1/1, dated 21.04.1999 (RBE No.65/1999) and subsequent amendments/ clarifications issued from time to time, the last being letter No.PC-V/2010/A/Med/1, dated 19.12.2014 (RBE No.146/2014), shall continue to be in force. 

3.     These orders will take effect from 01.07.2017. 

4.     This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. 

5.     Hindi version is enclosed.

Download Railway Board Circular RBE No.75/2017                                             

Forward reference ⇒ RBE No.