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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 Benefits

Rs. 500/member in event of death of member.

2 - Permanent Disability Benefit

In 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
Voluntary Retirement Benefit
  • 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.
The Fraternity benefits will be available to members as follows.

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.
N.B.: A member has to contribute in the scheme till he remains member of the scheme and claim any benefits under the scheme.
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.
Unique

Features

  • Non Medical Spouse is also eligible to become Members
  • Permanent Disability Benefit For Member
  • Low Admission fees
  • Total Members as on 1st October 2023 - 2180
  • Last Death Benefit Paid Rs.10,89,000
  • Last Permanent Disability Benefit Paid Rs. 10,65,000
  • Last Contribution Collection From Members Rs. 1500 Only
Office

Bearers

Chairman
Dr. Jashwantsinh P. Darbar
+91 9824548356
Hon. Secretary
Dr. Pragnesh M. Vachharajani
+91 9825086839
President - AMA
Dr. Tushar B. Patel
+91 9825082672
Hon. Secretary - AMA
Dr. Urvesh V. Shah
+91 9228233441
Vice-Chairman
Dr. Mehul N. Shelat
+91 9825398891
Hon. Treasurer
Dr. Brijan H. Choksi
+91 9824265642
Jt. Secretary
Dr. Atul Gandhi
+91 9824047636
Executive Committee

Dr. Amrish R. Patel

Dr. Hetal G. Shah

Dr. Hiren R. Shah

Dr. Kamlesh R. Naik

Dr. Maulik S. Sheth

Dr. Manish G. Shah

Dr. Piyush Patnaik

Dr. Saumil P. Merchant