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NPS Swasthya Pension revised rules now mandate health cover and emergency exits
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Mandatory health insurance plus 100% emergency lump sum
Revised NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme PoC 2 guidelines have come into effect, making health insurance benefits mandatory for subscribers. The scheme remains a voluntary, contributory option open to any Indian citizen, investing contributions for retirement while enabling medical support through partial withdrawals for expenses and a 100% lump-sum exit in emergencies.
- Health insurance benefits are now mandatory for subscribers
- Subscribers can withdraw partially for eligible medical expenses
- Emergency exits allow a 100% lump-sum payout
- Any Indian citizen can join the voluntary contributory scheme
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