The Bharat Pensioners’ Samaj has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to expedite the decision to increase Fixed Medical Allowance for pensioners from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 3000 per month. The move comes after a parliamentary committee recommended the enhancement in December 2021, considering the health challenges faced by elderly pensioners.
The proposal has been under consideration since January 2018, and in May 2023, it received the Finance Minister's approval. The Bharat Pensioners’ Samaj anticipates that the Finance Minister’s office will promptly issue orders for the allowance hike, benefiting retirees dealing with health issues.