NPS Swasthya scheme revised guidelines: What’s new

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has issued revised guidelines for NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme's Proof of Concept (PoC 2). Health benefits under NPS Swasthya are mandatory and governed by insurance company terms and IRDAI regulations. Complete disclosures of policy terms are required for subscribers. A minimum initial contribution of Rs 25,000 is needed for onboarding, and subscribers can undertake premature exit for inpatient medical expenses exceeding their eligible limit.