By: ANI Correspondent:I
ISLAMABAD– A meeting of the Sub-Committee of the Executive Committee of the Senate Secretariat Employees Welfare Fund (SSEWF), chaired by Senator Aamir Waliuddin Chishti, was held at Parliament House.
Senators Samina Mumtaz Zehri, Anusha Rahman and Shahzaib Durrani, along with Financial Advisor to the Chairman Senate Aizaz Khan and senior Secretariat officers, attended the meeting.
The committee reviewed existing medical facilities and discussed establishing a sustainable, transparent and cashless health insurance framework covering around 1,300 employees and more than 7,400 dependents across all pay grades.
Members examined preliminary premium estimates and multi-year cost projections for at least five years. They directed that future premium increases, inflation adjustments and annual claim ratios be carefully assessed to ensure protection of public funds.
The committee also stressed a thorough review of policy terms offered by insurance companies to ensure seamless hospitalization and avoid unnecessary coverage restrictions.
The convener and members emphasized aligning internal service rules with the proposed insurance model to streamline procedures and prevent duplicate claims.
The sub-committee will continue deliberations and submit its comprehensive recommendations within the stipulated timeframe.
