Aims & Objects
Of the Scheme
To provide financial assistance to the members of the scheme. This scheme is also open for the spouse of Life Members of Ahmedabad Medical Association
Eligibility
Of the Members
Any Life Member of A.M.A. and his/her spouse are eligible to become member of this scheme,
Provided that :
- A member below the age of 55 years
- Life member of A.M.A will be known as Member of the scheme and his Spouse will be associate member of the scheme (The couple members will be considered Members of the Scheme). Associate member can not join alone.
- Only members will have the voting rights. Associate members can not vote or contest election and cannot sign as proposer or seconder in any forms.
- For members above 40 years of age,3 years of contineuous life membership of AMA is mandatory
Procedure For enrollment
For Enrollment
- Member who wants to join the scheme has to apply in the prescribed application form meant for the purpose along with necessary documents & scheduled fees.
- Associate member who wants to join has to fill separate form, endorsed by his or her spouse along with necessary documents & scheduled fees.
- A member need to submit certified copy of (1) standard age proof (A) Driving License, (B) School Leaving Certificate, (C) Valid Passport, (D) PAN Card (2) life-membership certificate of A.M.A. (3) valid photo I.D.(4) 2 passport size photographs along with application form.
- In case of associate member: Additionally marriage certificate/Valid Passport/Election Card is mandatory.
- All eligible members mentioned above shall submit their application along with admission fees as per age & AFC by D.D./cheque in name of A.M.A., Family Benefit Scheme payable at Ahmedabad (no cash transaction).
- Nominee: A member will have to give name of 2 nominees along with their photograph and specimen signature.
Fees
Schedule
| Age | A.F.C | Admission Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 35 | 3000 | 3850 | 6850 |
| 36-40 | 3000 | 4400 | 7400 |
| 41-45 | 3000 | 5500 | 8500 |
| 46-50 | 3000 | 6600 | 9600 |
| 51-55 | 3000 | 7700 | 10700 |
Benefits
To Members
1 - Fraternity BenefitsRs. 500/member in event of death of member.
2 - Permanent Disability BenefitIn case of an unfortunate event if a member becomes permanently disabled, can claim Rs.500/member as benefit amount, after that he will be retired from the scheme and no longer will avail any benefit.
- N.B. - The disability must not be there at the time of membership and in the next one year after membership.
- In case of claim/dispute the expert panel will decide the admissibility of claim. The decision of executive committee in such case will be final.
- The conditions covered under permanent disability are as per
the list mentioned:
- Loss of both of vision in eyes
- loss of both either upper limb or lower limb,
- Irrversible Coma,
- Irreversible Hemiplegia,
- Irrversible Paraplegia
- Any member who has completed 21 years in scheme or 70 years of age ,which ever is later can withdraw a sum of rupees Rs350/member any time after that, then he ceases to be a member of scheme.
- Any member who has completed 25 years in scheme or 75 years of age ,which ever is later can withdraw a sum of rupees Rs450/member any time after that, then he ceases to be a member of scheme.
- Any member who has completed 15years in scheme or 80years of age ,which ever is later can withdraw a sum of rupees Rs150/member any time after that, then he ceases to be a member of scheme.
Any member who has completed 1 year in scheme will be eligible to make claim in the event of Death or Permanent Disability.
N.B - In case of Accidental Death no restrictions apply.Member’s
Contribution
Every member enrolled has to pay fraternity contribution of as per demands by Hon. Secretary till he remains member of the scheme.
- Rs.500/death
- Rs. 500/member in case of Permanent Disability Benefit.
- Rs. 150, Rs.350 or 450/withdrawal by member as per Voluntary Retirement Benefit.
Claim
Procedure
- In the event of death a of member the nominee will inform the same to the secretary A.M.A., F.B.S. and will make a claim by submitting prescribed claim forms available with the office with the necessary documents.
- The claim amount will be paid to first nominee only. In case of death of the first nominee the claim amount will be paid to the second nominee (submission of death certificate of first nominee mandatory)
- Computation of Fraternity contribution Payment: The fraternity contribution is calculated according the membership strength of the last day of the previous month in which the event has occurred.