Bare Act
The Maharashtra State Services (Medical Attendance) Rules 1961
This Act establishes medical care guidelines for government employees in Maharashtra, guaranteeing free medical attendance and treatment at government hospitals or at their residences during illness. It mandates that medical officers provide treatment and special facilities as prescribed by the government while allowing reimbursement of eligible medical expenses through proper claims processes. The rules require valid documentation including vouchers and prescriptions, and establish procedures for issuing medical certificates for leave and service benefits. The Act permits home treatment when patients cannot travel to hospitals and sets standards for medical facilities available to government employees who are hospitalized, ensuring comprehensive healthcare access while maintaining proper authorization protocols.
- 1. Short title and extent
- 2. Definitions
- 4. Medical Attendance for Government servants
- 5. Reimbursement of medical expenses
- 6. Grant of medical certificates
- 7. Treatment at residence
- 8. Medical facilities for indoor patients
- 9. Procedure for submission of claims
- 10. Medical Attendance Rules interpretation
- 11. Reimbursement of expenses incurred on medical attendance
- 12. Treatment at private recognized hospitals
- 13. Procedure for claiming medical expenses for treatment in specialized hospitals
- 14. Guidelines for issuance of medical certificate
- 15. Clarification on medical attendance rules
- 16. Conditions for reimbursement of cost of medicines
- 17. Facility for medical examination of Government servants
- 18. Exemption from medical provisions
- 19. Interpretation of Rules
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