The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) is a healthcare scheme for retired armed forces personnel and their dependents. It aims to provide quality medical services through a network of ECHS Empanelled Hospitals, Polyclinics, and Diagnostic Centres across India.

The ECHS Card is issued to eligible ex-servicemen and their dependents as an identification document to avail medical facilities under the scheme. It contains important details such as the beneficiary’s name, ECHS membership number, and a photograph.

To check the list of hospitals that accept the ECHS Card, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Official ECHS Website: Go to the official website of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) at https://www.echs.gov.in/.
2. Navigate to the Empanelment Information: Look for a section related to empanelment information or empanelled hospitals. This section is usually found in the main menu or on the homepage.
3. Search for Empanelled Hospitals: In the empanelment information section, you will find a search option or a list of empanelled hospitals. You can search based on various parameters like state, city, speciality, hospital name, etc.
4. Select State and City: Choose your state and city from the dropdown menu to narrow down the search results.
5. View Hospital List: Once you’ve selected the state and city, click on the search or submit button. This will generate a list of hospitals in the chosen area that are empanelled under ECHS.
6. Filter by Speciality (Optional): If you’re looking for hospitals with specific specialities, you can further filter the results.
7. Verify Hospital Empanelment: From the generated list, you can verify if a particular hospital accepts the ECHS Card. Each hospital entry should have this information listed.

When visiting an empanelled hospital, make sure to carry your ECHS Card along with a valid ID proof. This card ensures that you can avail the benefits of the ECHS scheme, which may include cashless treatment or reimbursement of medical expenses for covered procedures.