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Guidelines for IMA Officials FORM A,B,C,D
All the communications are to be sent to the State Secretary, IMA State Headquarters, Bypass Road, Anayara P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695 029. The Association year is from 1st October to 30th September st
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State Council Members and Resource Persons for Schemes of IMA KSB etc. shall be elected 1st
1. President: of all committees. He shall control and guide the affairs of the Branch and shall interpret the Rules and Bylaws and decide on doubtful points. In addition to his ordinary vote he shall have 2. Vice-President: The President shall be assisted by the Vice-President. He shall act on behalf of the President in his absence. 3. Hon. Secretary: He shall be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Branch under the guidance of the President and/or of the Executive Committee. He shall issue notices of all meetings and maintain records of all business transactions at meetings of the General Body, Executive Committee and other Committees. He shall maintain the membership record and all other documents of the Branch. He shall carry out all correspondence on behalf of Branch and comply with the essential requirements in relation to the State Branch and/or IMA Headquarters. He shall pass all expenditures and bills and operate the Bank Account jointly with the Hon. 4. Hon. Joint Secretary: He shall assist the Hon. Secretary in the duties allotted to him by the Hon. Secretary/Branch Executive Committee.
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5. Hon. Treasurer: The treasurer shall maintain the accounts of the Branch and operate the bank account jointly with the Hon. Secretary, deposit or disburse funds as approved by the subscription. Monthly statement of accounts shall be prepared and presented at the monthly executive committee and general body meetings. Audited accounts of the year shall be submitted at the Annual General Body Meeting. 6. State Council Member: The State Council members are required to attend the Annual State Council meeting and any Special State Council meeting if convened. The member shall have full voting rights in the Council. If the member is unable to attend the State Council meeting, the Branch President can nominate another member of the branch to and has to be submitted at least 2 weeks before the Annual State Council. The number of State Council members from the local branches shall be as follows: 10–25 members – one representative; thereafter one additional representative for every 25 members or part thereof. The membership of the branch will be the membership list as on 30 th June of
7. Central Council Member: The Central Council Members are required to attend the Annual Central Council meeting. One-way II AC train fare should be provided by the branch. The number of Central Council Members from the branch will be as follows:
8. State Working Committee Member: The State Working Committee member shall attend all the SWC meetings and all decisions taken in the SWC meetings should be reported in the subsequent general body meeting of the branch. As the decisions of the SWC are binding on all the branches, the SWC member is responsible for highlighting the views of the branch in the SWC meetings. T.A. (both ways) shall be reimbursed by the Branch. The branch will be represented by only one SWC member elected from the branch irrespective of the membership strength of the branch. Enrollment of Members 1. Eligibility (Rule 12) Any person registered with Medical Council of India on the basis of his/her medical in the schedules to the Indian Medical Council Act, as amended from time to time, shall be eligible for membership.
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However all interns having temporary registration will be eligible to become members of
2. Membership Application Forms
The Branch Secretary should sign the M.A. form and forward the same to the State Secretary. 3. Headquarters Fund Contribution (H.F.C.) All payments to Headquarters should be in the form of DD (Cheque is not acceptable) in favor of ‘The State Secretary, IMA Kerala State Branch’, payable at Thiruvananthapuram. not getting a proper receipt for your DD within 15 days, please contact State Secretary. All contain full name and postal address of all the members and signed along with a covering letter from the branch secretary. The rates of HFC from 01.04.2019 are as follows:
Types of Membership
Rate
New Life Single (NLS)
Rs. 18,000/-
New Life Couple (NLC)
Rs. 28,000/-
Life Single to Life Couple (LSLC)
Rs.10,000/-
4. Life Membership Fee When a member wants to become a life member he has to pay life membership fee to the branch. This includes (a) HFC to be sent to the State Headquarters. (b) Branch share to be kept as FD by the branch, (c) Working Fund for the branch. Please note that (a) and (b) are
5. Branch Share This is the amount to be collected from a life member and to be maintained as Fixed Deposit by the branch. The branch cannot spend the branch share but the interest of this
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130 may be used for the branch activities. When a Life member is transferred from one branch to another the branch share also should be transferred to the concerned branch. The collection and deposit of branch share as FD and transfer of branch share are mandatory. Never admit a life member (new or transfer in) without branch share and the details of it
Details given below: Date of Enrolment of Member
Life Single
Life Couple
Before 30.09.1991
Rs.340/-
Rs.510/-
From 01.10.1991 to 30.09.1994
Rs.500/-
Rs.750/-
From 01.10.1994 to 31.03.2002
Rs.1,000/-
Rs.1,500/-
From 01.04.2002 onwards
Rs.1,500/-
Rs.2,250/-
6. Working Fund The branch can decide the amount to be collected. It can be collected from the Life members along with (a) and (b) shown under Life Member Fee column. 7. Accounts of Branches All the accounts of the branches shall be strictly maintained and proper registers kept. The Account should be periodically presented in the General Body of the branches to get its approval. 8. Transfer of Life Membership
the member should submit an application to the Branch Secretary after clearing his dues, if any, payable to the branch. The Branch Secretary can affect the transfer by sending a copy of the request, the required C) for branch transfer to the other branch.
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HQ, New Delhi and Editor JIMA for correction in their records.
Inter State Transfer: The application for Inter State Transfer should not send directly to the
for the IMA HQ to issue the LMC. In the event of any undue delay in receiving the LMC, the the formal LMC. Local branches are not authorized to issue LMC or provisional LMC of their own. If LMC is not received within six months after paying HFC, the branch has to register a complaint at the State HQ in Form ‘D’. named,“LAUNCH OF DIGITAL IMA” on the home page. IMA members can download the LMC from the website. (Please click the link “Launch of Digital IMA card and upload his/her photograph.) 10. Change of Address The change of address of a member should be intimated immediately to the Branch Secretary and the Scheme Secretaries. The Branch Secretary will in turn inform the same to the State with the old wrapper of IMA News. The Branch Secretary has to send copy of the same to Editor IMA News, KMJ and to the Secretaries of all the schemes, so that non receipt of communications and journals can be avoided. 11. Registers to be maintained by Branch 1. Life Membership Register 2. Annual Membership Register 3. Cash Book 4. Correspondence Register 5. Minutes Book
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For uniformity in maintaining the records in the branch, the Registers are made available at
12. Forms to be used by the Branch and Members Form A and Form B: These two forms are to be used while sending HFC to State HQ. Form C: is a must while applying for branch transfer or change of address. Form D:
Documents 1. M.A. Forms 2. Green Book 3. Rules & Bye-laws of IMA KSB Registers 1. Life Membership Register 2. Cash Book 3. Correspondence Register 4. Minutes Book Computerized Addressograph
The IMA Headquarters maintains a list of IMA members, branch-wise, from all over India. The addressograph contains the list of life members and there may be mistakes in the names and addresses of the members. The membership of each Branch is sent every year to the Branch Secretary for making corrections, additions and deletions. The Branch Secretaries are required . At State Headquarters, Thiruvananthapuram The State HQ maintains an updated Life Membership details. Branch wise addressograph of Life members is supplied to every branch through e-mail. Branch Secretaries have to check it with the
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has made arrangements to supply these items at a reasonable rate to the branches. Any branch which requires these can contact the State Secretary. Protocol Manual Protocol is a system of rules that explains the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in ceremonies and occasions Lectern Lectern is the tall stand on top of which the speaker’s notes are placed. Lectern shall be placed on the right side of the dais. Podium Podium is the platform on which the speaker and Lectern stand. Dais Dais is the raised platform to seat speakers and guests and on which the Lectern is placed. Protocol in IMA Protocol should be observed strictly on all formal occasions
Protocol for Branch meeting Notice should be circulated by the Secretary at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting. Notice should be sent to the Zonal V ice President, Joint Secretary, District Committee Secretary has to arrange the venue and the dais. Keep the National Flag and IMA Flag on the table. The National Flag has to be positioned one inch
Protocol for arranging chairs on the Dais a) The number of chairs in the front row of the dais should be in odd numbers.
d) The seat of the speaker / chief guest/ guest of honour should be to the right hand side of the
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National Meeting State Meeting Branch Meeting
Protocol while the dignitaries are lead to the dais and seated It is better to escort the dignitaries to the dais by some member There should be someone on the dais to welcome the dignitaries with a warm hand shake (President/ Secretary) The order of leading to the dais should be as per protocol order (given below) The President is adorned with the President’s Medallion by the respective Secretary (National/ State/Branch) Protocol during Welcome address, Felicitations and while honouring/ giving mementos etc.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
National President, IMA Chief Guest, if any Guest of honour if any Invited guest if any Immediate Past National President, IMA Past National Presidents, IMA National President Elect, IMA Senior National Vice President, IMA Other National Vice Presidents, IMA according to seniority Hon. Secretary General, IMA National Finance Secretary, Dean, IMA CGP Chairman, IMA AMS
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18. Other Wing Chairpersons 19. National Hon. Joint Secretaries, IMA 20. National Wing Secretaries, IMA
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State President
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Chief Guest
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Guest of Honour
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Immediate past president
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Past state presidents
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State president elect
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State senior vice President
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Vice presidents
10. State Hony. Secretary 11. State treasurer 12. State joint secretaries 13. Chair persons of various wings 14. Secretaries of various wings
1.
IMA Local branch president
2.
Chief Guest
3.
Guest of Honour
6.
Immediate past President
7.
Branch President elect
8.
Branch vice Presidents
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Branch Secretary
10. Branch Joint Secretary 11. Branch Treasurer 12. Chair persons of various wings 13. Secretaries of various wings
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Agenda 1.
Silent prayer
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Flag salutation has to be invoked by the Secretary/ Joint Secretary
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Welcome and Presidential address by the President
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Presentation of Minutes: - Secretary has to read the minutes of the previous meeting
approval. The President should sign the approved minutes 5.
Secretary’s Report: - Secretary has to read the report of activities of the month. He also has to read all the communications in full from state branch and from the National Headquarters
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Discussions on organizational matters
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Introduction of Chief Guest/CME faculty
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Address by Chief Guest
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Presentation of memento to Chief Guest
10. Any other matter with the permission of the chair 11. Vote of thanks to be proposed by Secretary 12. National Anthem
I do solemnly swear that I, Dr…………………………………………… will faithfully execute the duties of the President of IMA ……………………….. Branch, to the best of my ability, a living example of the Association’s philosophy and belief and shall uphold the dignity of
…………………………. Branch for the year ……………. Now I request the outgoing President to invest the Presidential Medallion on the new President and escort him to the Presidential
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Monthly Report of Activities All Branch Secretaries should send the monthly report of their activities to the following: 1. State President 2. State Secretary 3. Zonal Vice President 4. Zonal Joint Secretary 5. Hon. Secretary, IMA CGP Kerala State Faculty
8. District Co-ordinator 9. National Secretary General
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of every month. A separate report
should be sent for special programs and commemorations like Doctors Day, AIDS Day, World Health Day, etc. All Branch Secretaries are requested to send the monthly report in detail and in time.
Election
bearers have to take charge at least by the 1 st The valid voters list of the branch as on date should be published before calling for nomination. Nominations should be called for the various posts and an election meeting should be conducted after giving due notice. The election should be carried out in the general body meeting convened for the purpose.
Election Commission will conduct various elections in IMA Kerala State Branch. Election Commission is comprised of 3 members, one Chief Election Commissioner and two at Thiruvananthapuram. EC will be a continuous body with each member having a 3 year term.
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one member each for 2 & 1 year term respectively and afterwards will be chosen by the State Council by preference voting. CEC and two other members will be selected by the State Council or by election. State Council will elect one member for each year term for two years. The Election 10 years. All the elections in IMA KSB and its schemes and projects will be the responsibility of Election Commission. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) will preside over the meeting of commission. Agenda of the meeting will be decided by the CEC. Decision will be by majority in case of disputes. In case of equal opinion the Chairman will have a casting vote. CEC shall issue a notice of at least 7 days for a meeting. In case of any urgency, notice of shorter duration can be allowed as per the decision of the CEC. In the absence of any of the two members, the decision of CEC will be binding for routine meetings. All facilities and expenses of the Election Commission should be provided by during the tenure.
Election to the post of President and Vice – Presidents
State Council members should nominate any life member of IMA KSB. Election Commission shall Presidents on or before 20th April. Any current State Council member can propose nominations and second nominations. The eligibility criteria will be as per bylaw of IMA KSB. th
May. Nominations received after 5 pm of 20 th May will be rejected. Criteria for the candidates contesting for the post of State President, Vice Presidents and State Secretary (As approved by the State Council, IMA KSB at Thodupuzha on 14 th May 2005.) (a) For the post of State President 1. The candidate should be a life member of IMA. 2. The candidate should have a continuous membership in IMA for a period of 10 years.
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3. The candidate should have served the SWC for at least 5 years. 4. The candidate should have served the Association as a Branch President or Secretary, or 5. (b) 1. 2. 3. 4.
The candidate should deposit Rs.5000/-which is non-refundable. For the post of State Vice President The candidate should be a life member of IMA. The candidate should have a continuous membership in IMA for a period of 5 years. The candidate should have served the SWC for at least 3 years. The candidate should have served the association as branch President or Secretary,
5. (c) 1. 2. 3. 4.
The candidate should deposit Rs.2000/- which is non-refundable. For the post of State Secretary The candidate should be a life member of IMA. The candidate should have a continuous membership in IMA for 5 years. The candidate should have served the SWC for a period of 5 years. The candidate should have served the association as branch President or Secretary,
Branch Representation 1. State Working Committee: Each branch can elect one representative to SWC irrespective of the membership strength of the branch. He should have membership of the Indian Medical Association continuously for at least 2 years preceding. 2. State Council: For every 25 members or part thereof, the branch can have one State Council 3. Central Council: For every 100 members or part thereof the branch can have one Central Travelling Allowance
can claim one way TA from the branch to attend Central Council Meeting (along with National Conference) and are eligible for return TA from National HQ, New Delhi if they attend the Central Council Meeting. their functions shall pay one side fare in respect of the journey. Press The local branch can give press statements on issues related to their branch or on issues occurring in the area of their jurisdiction. But they are advised to desist from giving statements on policies and other issues. A copy of the press statement should always be sent to the State Secretary. The Press and Visual Media. Whenever there is an issue, the Branch Secretary should try to contact the Press people and give the version of IMA, so that the reports in the Press could be made unbaised
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CHARTER OF PROGRAMMES 1. Membership Development All our efforts should be made to achieve 100% membership. 2. CME Programmes Monthly branch meetings should be aimed at providing latest medical knowledge to the members. Continuing Medical Education is one of the primary activities of IMA. Forums like IMA CGP and IMA AMS should be fully utilized. CME programmes should be reported to the academic bodies. 3. Organizational Activities Adequate time should be set apart for discussions on organizational matters in the monthly may be arranged. State level organizational activities like protest day etc. should be fully complied with. 4. Social Service Activities may be given for health education and blood donation. First aid classes and immunization programmes may be undertaken. AIDS, diabetes and heart disease awareness and detection programmes should be conducted. Medical camps and surgeries at concessional rates should be given importance. Data of these camps should be sent to the State Secretary. 5. Open Forum Discussion Discussion involving opinion from all strata of the society on topics like doctor-patient relationship, frivolous litigations etc. may be conducted in an open forum. 6. Media and Public Relations Press releases on the activities and programmes of the branch should be given by the local branches. All other media related issues will be handled by the State President/Secretary. 7. Observance of Important Days Public meetings and rallies may be arranged. 8. Blood Donors’ Directory conducted. Group wise directory should be prepared at branch level and should be kept with Branch Secretary which should be readily accessible to the public when need for Blood arises.
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The IMA Headquarters building is situated on 2 acres of land at Anayara, Thiruvananthapuram. It is 2 km from Pettah Railway Station and is located on the Kazhakuttom – Kovalam bypass
hours. The following additional facilities are available in the Headquarters building: Guest Rooms There are 6 double A/C guest rooms. The present Tariff
Type of room Two Bed A/C
Rs.1500/-
Rs. 2500/-
The Guest Rooms can be reserved by contacting the State Secretary by indicating the relevant members are required to produce Identity cards or Time-share card (for availing free accommodation as per the stipulated norms) or letter from the concerned Branch Secretary to the have time-share card at the time of arrival is eligible for availing accommodation free of charge. Time-share cannot be used by others, other than the Card Holder. Food and transport facilities are arranged on payment. Conference Halls: There are 4 Air Conditioned Conference Halls of varying capacities. The Conference Halls will be leased out for conducting Academic Conferences/Meetings on payment of the stipulated tariff.
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It is the residential cum multi utility project of IMA Kerala State Branch, situated at Desom, Airport. It has 48 premium 2BHK apartments with an area of 1375 sq.ft, each from 4th to 11th pax, Mini Conference Hall, Boardroom, Library, Restaurant & Kitchen, 2 fully furnished Guest Houses, Indoor Game Area, Swimming Pool, Poolside Party Area, Riverside Garden and
The facilities at IMA Periyar House can be availed by the members at a nominal price.
Club Riviera is the club facility at IMA Periyar House, Aluva. Any member of IMA KSB can become a member of the club paying the membership fee of Rs.1,00,000/-. The club members can avail the common facilities at IMA Periyar house, the large swimming pool, river side garden, pool side party area, restaurant, health club with gymnasium & sauna, indoor sports area with table tennis & billiards. Members can also avail suite rooms at concessional rates.
IMA Academy of Medical Specialties is the specialty educational wing of Indian Medical Association, established in 1979, with its headquarters at Delhi. Rules and Bye-laws 1. Objectives a) To acknowledge talent, expertise and experience in all specialties, medicine and surgical, including basic medical sciences. b) To formulate policies and make suggestions and recommendations in the matter of medical education and training in general, and in particular encouraging continuing educational activities. c) To devise ways and means to encourage group studies, co-operative activities, research disease complexes, etc. d) To compile educational materials, including publications of literature, periodicals, bulletins and books.
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Council of Academy shall be eligible for enrolment as Life Members. Provisions are there for Associate life membership, annual membership ordinary as well as associate, overseas
3. Membership fee The prevailing life membership fee is Rs.1,000/-. Life members of IMA can become members
subscription, which is initially forwarded to HQ in full (hence it is preferable to send the forms
they exist. 4. Annulment of Membership In case a member of Academy ceases to be a member of IMA at any time, his or her membership of the Academy shall be annulled. 5. Academy Fellowship Academy fellowship may be conferred on Life Members of the Academy who meet the the Governing Council for the selection of fellows. The fellowship fee as prescribed in the Academy of Medical Specialties” by all Life Members nominated for the Fellowship. The two
research or organizational activities during the preceding years. The IMA AMS State Chapter also brings out academic publications periodically, copies of which are being sent to all members of IMA AMS in the state and also to the members of IMA CGP, as a distance learning Continuing Medical Education programme. The AMS will also establish academic guidelines for common ailments.
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IMA COLLEGE OF GENERAL PRACTITIONERS Formed in the year 1963, IMA CGP is the oldest academic wing of IMA. Its basic aim is to update the medical knowledge of General Practitioners who form the backbone of the health care delivery system in the country.
by the National Board of Examination as equivalent to Part I of Dip. NB (Family Medicine). Life membership in IMA and IMA CGP for three years is the basic eligibility criterion to appear for this examination. IMA CGP also conducts DFM (Diploma in Family Medicine) examination in association with Colombo University. Five years of General Practice and life membership of IMA CGP is the basic requirement to appear for this examination. IMA CGP Kerala State Branch had started a novel project of forming Family Physician’s Club through all the branches of IMA. The idea behind is to revamp the age old concept of Family Physician system in the country. IMA branches can form such clubs by enrolling all the General
IMA CGP Kerala State Branch Faculty has fourteen sub faculties to its credit.
Members get a bi-monthly journal “Family Medicine”. Only Twenty members are required for a branch to start IMA CGP sub faculty.
RESEARCH CELL The Research Cell will conduct studies on matters of public health and provide directions for implementation of IMA initiatives.
KERALA MEDICAL JOURNAL should be useful and interesting to all sections of Doctors from General Practitioners to Super journal. The journal is also available online.
Indian Medical Association Kerala State Branch has got a very interactive website www.imakerala.com. In that you can know about what is happening in IMA Kerala State Branch
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145 also you can know about various schemes and project that IMA Kerala State has and also you can join IMA membership online also if you are a member of IMA Kerala State Branch you can join any of the schemes through this website. IMA Connect is the interface between the IMA members, branches and schemes. More over if you are a life member of IMA, you can login to IMA Connect where login page is available on the front page of IMA Kerala State website. After login to IMA Connect you can know about your schemes like renewals etc through online more over you can
upload his/her photograph.)
fb page : https://www.facebook.com/imalivekerala
IMA Kerala State Branch has launched its web portal aiming to reach all Malayalees in the world. IMA LIVE has its presence in facebook, instagram, youtube & twitter as well. The facebook page of IMA Live has already created history and is being read extensively in Online Medias. IMA Kerala State Branch is planning to develop the web portal and we will be including all international journals in the web portal very soon.
1. All Schemes, Projects, Committees and all the movable and immovable properties therein belong to IMA Kerala State Branch. The State President and State Secretary are the custodians of all the properties of IMA KSB. State Working Committee and State Council are the ultimate authority of IMA Kerala State Branch.
to another committee as per the bylaw of IMA KSB. It should only be done through IMA KSB. 3. Proceedings of all Management Committee meetings must be Audio recorded.
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SOCIAL SECURITY SCHEME–I A noble venture of IMA Kerala State Branch launched on 1 stJuly 1987. Aim & Objectives
death.
of the local branch (subject to approval of Managing Committee). Eligibility Any member of the IMA Kerala State Branch Below the age of 55 years on the day of joining the scheme Life Membership A Life member of IMA who is eligible to join as a member of the scheme can become a life member of the scheme by paying a one-time lump sum payment of Rs.3,00,000/- which is nonrefundable. Such members need not make any further payment to the scheme and shall enjoy the can become a life member of the Social Security Scheme I by paying Rs.3,00,000/- less the admission fees and the advance deposit paid if any. Such a member shall also pay the fraternity contribution and other dues till the date of conversion into life membership. Ordinary Membership Joining Fee = Admission fees (based on the age of joining the scheme) + Annual Subscription Fee (Rs.300/-) To be renewed yearly for 20 years by paying the annual amount as prescribed by the scheme
A. Admission Fee Member below the age of 30 years
Rs.1000/Rs.1500/Rs. 2000/Rs. 2500/Rs. 3000/-
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B. Annual Subscription – Rs. 300/Total Amount payable on Admission : A+B Yearly renewal of ordinary membership (20 years only) 1. Annual Subscription Rs.300/2. Fraternity contribution for each claim is calculated based on the membership duration of the deceased member More than 10 years
Rs. 200/- per death
More than 5 years up to 10 years
Rs.150/- per death
Up to 5 years
Rs.100/- per death
However if the deceased member is below 45 years of age or if the death is due to natural - for that death provided the deceased member has been a member of the scheme for at least one year from the date of joining the scheme, if the member was below 50 years on joining the scheme and for at least two years from the date of joining the scheme, if the member was above 50 years on joining the scheme. The exact amount to be paid each year will be intimated by the scheme secretary individually th
Rs.25/- per month thereafter for three months only. Lock in Period
the date of enrollment If the age of joining the scheme is below 50 years
1 year
If the age of joining the scheme is above 50 years
2 years
Members Rights
legal heirs shall be calculated as per the then net membership of the scheme. Net membership
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shall be that of the Active members and is calculated by deducting total enrollment number on the previous day of the death of the member – (total number of demises + total number of totally disabled members + total number of deletions + total number of honorary members)
IF THE DECEASED PERSON HAS BEEN A MEMBER OF THE SCHE me for
nominee/nominees/legal heirs in Rs.
More than 10 years More than 5 years but up to 10 years End of lock in period but up to 5 years
Rs. 200/- x net membership to a maximum of Rs.20 lakhs Rs.150/- x net membership to a maximum of Rs.15 lakhs Rs.100/- x net membership to a maximum of Rs.10 lakhs
However if the deceased member is below 45 years of age or if the death is due to natural - for that death, to a maximum of Rs.20 lakhs, provided the deceased member has been a member of the scheme for at least one year from the date of joining the scheme, if the member was below 50 years on the joined date in the scheme, and for at least two years from the date of joining the scheme, if the member was 50 years & above on the joined date in the scheme. Nominee The nominations can be changed at any time in due course if necessary
On the receipt of the information from a member or a responsible member of the family of a
by a medical board formed by the Managing Committee if the Scheme including concerned specialty.
totally disabled shall be at the discretion of the Managing Committee of the Scheme. Once a
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member is declared as totally disable he will not have to make any further contribution to the
If the totally disabled person has been member of the scheme for More than 10 years
member & nominee/ nominees/ legal heirs in Rs. Rs. 200/- x net membership to a maximum of Rs. 20 lakhs
More than 5 years but up to 10 years
Rs. 150/- x net membership to a maximum of Rs. 15 lakhs
End of lock in period but up to 5 years
Rs. 100/- x net membership to a maximum of Rs. 10 lakhs
member and nominee/nominees/legal heirs shall be calculated as 200 times the then net membership and will be paid only if the member has been a member of the scheme for at least one year from the date of joining the scheme. The fraternity claim of totally disabled members of 45 years of age and above will be as per the criteria following the death of non-disabled members. Claims from more members in The amount to be paid under clause 1 & 2 above shall be paid as DD payable at the place of nominee/nominees/legal heirs within one month of the receipt of the information of the death or physical disability as the case may be, subject to satisfying all conditions prescribed by the Managing Committee of the scheme and on surrender of the Social Security Scheme policy document. Honorary Members A member who completes 20 years of membership in the scheme by paying the annual subscription and fraternity contribution regularly shall not pay any further contribution thereafter and will remain day of enrollment to the scheme.
duplicate policy document in prescribed format on Rs.200/- stamp paper duly attested by a notary and forwarded by the concerned IMA branch. The request has to be accompanied by a payment of Rs.500/-.
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Legal heirs only. 1. The honorary secretary of the local branch will inform the demise to the scheme secretary who in turn sends the claim form. 3. The completed claim form along with the original policy document and copy of death 4. Fraternity amount is dispersed as DD in favor of nominees WITHIN TWO DAYS of receiving claim form with all relevant details. 5. DD would be handed over to nominees at their convenience in person by concerned IMA
Twenty lakhs only. Payments to Social Security Scheme I ? Payment of application fees and dues for renewal can be paid through www.imakerala.com or as NEFT / IMPS to
A/C No
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22050100006765 / IFSC No. - FDRL0002205
Payment may also be done via Cheque or DD in favour of Social Security Scheme 1 payable at
Office Address: Dr. Mohan Roy T. Hon. Secretary, Social Security Scheme I IMA State Headquarters, Anayara P.O. Thiruvananthapuram – 695029. Tel: 0471-2741244, Email: [email protected]
SSS I
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SOCIAL SECURITY SCHEME II The Scheme was launched on 1st same principles of the Social Security Scheme I. Aims & Objectives member of the scheme in the event of unfortunate death. treatment at the request of local branches of IMA. Eligibility Any Life Member of IMA who is a member of Kerala State Branch below the age of 60 years on the day of joining is eligible to become a member of scheme II. A. Admission Fee Member below the age of 45 years
Rs. 4,000/Rs. 8,000/-
B. Annual Subscription: Rs. 400/-
Documents to be submitted on Admission to the Scheme
2. Document to prove Date of Birth. (All copies of the documents are to be attested by the Branch President/Secretary.) Payments DD/Cheque drawn in favour of “Social Security Scheme II, IMA Kerala State Branch” to be paid to Admission fee once paid will not be refunded. Annual Subscription Every member of Social Security Scheme II shall pay Rs. 400/- every year as annual subscription fee for a period of 25 years.
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Fraternity Contribution Every member of the Social Security Scheme II shall pay fraternity contribution per death of the
If the deceased person has been a member of the scheme for
Payment to be paid by each member
More than 10 years
Rs. 300/- x net membership
More than 5 years but less than 10 years
Rs. 225/- x net membership
From end of lock in period up to 5 years
Rs.150/- x net membership
However if the deceased member is below 45 years of age or if the death is due to natural calamities death provided the deceased member has been a member of the scheme for at least one year from the date of joining the scheme, if the member was below 50 years on the joined date of the scheme and for at least two years from the date of joining the scheme, if the member was 50 years & above on the joined date in the scheme. Future yearly payments for 25 years only with last date on 31 st
Honorary Member A member who completes 25 years of membership in the scheme by paying the annual subscription and fraternity contribution regularly shall not pay any further contribution thereafter and will remain day of enrollment to the scheme.
1. Every member of the Scheme II shall pay his / her annual membership and the fraternity contribution on or before 31 st and the fraternity contribution for deaths that have occurred from 1 st July of the previous year to 30th June of the current year shall be send during the second fortnight of every July and the member is to pay the amount on or before 31 st of Rs.100/- per month or part there off.
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2. If the conduct of any member violates any provision of the scheme and thus he tries to obtain calculated to bring the scheme into disrepute the scheme may ask him/her to submit a written explanation within 30 days. If his explanation is not found satisfactory, the Managing Committee by the State Working Committee of IMA Kerala State Branch. Lock in Period
the date of enrollment. If the age of joining the scheme is below 50yrs
1 year
If the age of joining the scheme is above 50yrs
2 years
Members Right
legal heirs shall be calculated as per the then net membership. Net membership is calculated by subtracting total number of demises + total number of totally disabled members + total number of deletions + total number of honorary members from the total enrollment number on the previous day of death of the member and shall be paid to his/her nominee/ nominees/ legal heirs as the case may.
calculated as follows: If the deceased person has been member of the scheme for
the nominee/nominees/legal heir in Rs.
More than 10 years
300 x net membership to a maximum of Rs. 35,00,000/-
More than 5 years but less than 10 years
225 x net membership to a maximum of Rs. 26,25,000/-
Below 5 years
150 x net membership to a maximum of Rs. 17,50,000/-
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However if the deceased member is below 45 years of age or if the death is due to natural calamities nominees / legal heirs shall be calculated as 300 times the then net membership to a maximum of Rs.35 lakhs and will be paid only if the member has been a member of the scheme for at least one year from the date of joining the scheme, if the member was below 50 years on the joined date in the scheme, and for at least two years from the date of joining the scheme, if the member was 50 years & above on the joined date in the scheme.
On the receipt of the information from a member or a responsible member of the family of a
totally disabled Member The member will be considered totally disabled board formed by the Managing Committee of the Scheme including concerned specialty. The being a totally disabled member
totally disabled shall be at the discretion of the Managing Committee of the Scheme. Once a member is declared as totally disabled he will not have to make any further contribution to the scheme.
If the totally disabled person has been member of the scheme for
member & nominee/ nominees/ legal heirs in Rs.
More than 10 years
300 x net membership to a maximum of Rs. 35,00,000/-
More than 5 years but less than 10 years
225 x net membership to a maximum of Rs. 26,25,000/-
From end of lock in period upto 5 years
150 x net membership to a maximum of Rs. 17,50,000/-
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member and nominee/nominees/legal heirs shall be calculated as 300 times the then net membership, to a maximum of Rs.35 lakhs and will be paid only if the member has been a member of the scheme for at least one year from the date of joining the scheme. The fraternity claim of totally disabled members of 45 years of age and above will be as per the criteria following the death of non-disabled members.
in that particular year will be taken up the next year.
How to join the Scheme Application form can be obtained from our website www.imakeralassstwo.com or the branch secretaries, District Representatives and the Honorary Secretary of the Scheme. application form with the stipulated amount, the document to prove age and copy of IMA life ary can be submitted to the Branch Secretary or the Honorary Secretary of the scheme. Payments to be made by DD/Cheque drawn in favour of “Social Security Scheme II, IMA Kerala
As per the rules and byelaws of Social Security Scheme II if any member at any time for any reason ceases to be a member of IMA KSB, his membership of the scheme cease automatically. of the scheme. “For more details please visit: www.imakeralassstwo.com”
Office Address: Dr. Ramalingam.A, Hon. Secretary, SSS II IMA KSB, Kesavasadanam, Sumi Arcade, Opp. NSS Medical Mission, Pandalam P.O., Pathanamthitta - 689501, Tel: 04734 - 292847 Mob: 8547253349, 8075850336 Central Office Address: (for Renewals & Default Renewals) Hon. Secretary, SSS II IMA KSB, 3rdFloor, Door No: 15/168, IMA Periyar House, East Desom, Aluva, Ernakulam – 683102 Mob: 7012649314 (Office) E-mail: [email protected]
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SOCIAL SECURITY SCHEME III Social Security Scheme III (SSS III) of IMA Kerala State Branch is established to achieve the objects mentioned in clause 4 (II) of the memorandum of IMA Kerala State Branch. It becomes a third phase of the SS Scheme of IMA Kerala State Branch with the special stipulations as given Aims & Objectives death.
3. To run educational institutions, nursing homes, old age homes and palliative care clinics 4. To support the activities of IMA Kerala State Branch. 5. To support Pension Scheme. Eligibility Any life members of the Kerala State Branch of IMA below age of 65 years on the day of joining are eligible to become a member of SSS III (this has come into force from 01.01.2019) Note:I
Members who have applied for life membership in IMA KSB can join the SSS III life membership.
Note:II.
(i) Membership comes in to effect only when the IMA Kerala State Social Security Scheme III policy document signed by the chairman and the Hon. Secretary of the scheme is (ii) The members who join the scheme III before 31.12.2011 are designated as ‘FOUNDER
Note:III
It has been decided to charge a fee of Rs.500/- for changing the nominee/ Nominees effect from 01.04.2020.
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Admission fees
Below 45 years
Rs. 5000/-
45 years but below 55 years
Rs.10000/-
55 years but below 65 years
Rs. 20000/-
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Members Contribution 1. Every member of the SSS III shall pay Rs.1000/-(Rupees one thousand only) every year as annual subscription fee for a period of 25 years. Out of this amount Rs.200/- shall be paid to support the activities of IMA KSB for a period of 25 years. 2.
Every member of the SSS III shall pay fraternity contribution to the death of a member on demand by Hon-Secretary of the scheme every year for a period of 25 years continuously as
If the deceased person has been a member of the scheme for
Payment to be paid by each member
More than 10 years
Rs. 500/-
More than 5 years but up to 10 years
Rs. 375/-
Up to 5 years
Rs. 250/-
However if the deceased member is below 45 years of age or if the death is due to natural Rs.500/- for that death provided the deceased member has been a member of the scheme for at least one year from the date of joining the scheme, if the member was below 50 years on the joined date in the scheme, and for at least two years from the date of joining the scheme, if the member was 50 years & above on the joined date in the scheme. After 25 years the member need not make any payment to the scheme but remains as an honorary the scheme shall be considered.
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1. Every member of Scheme III shall pay his/her annual membership fee and the fraternity th
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and that of the second half year by December
st
deaths that have occurred from October 1 st to March 31st of the current year shall be sent June 30th .The notice for the half yearly subscription and fraternity contribution for deaths that have occurred from April 1 st of the previous year to September 30th of the previous year amount on or before December 31st. Defaulters should be kept under suspension on December 31st
th
of the subsequent year in the second
2. If the default continues beyond the period of 90 days, then a notice by registered post at the member’s cost shall be issued to such a member and if the member does not pay the demanded sum within 90 days of the receipt of the notice, then the membership shall stand suspended forth with for 3 months. Such suspended member can reactivate his membership by payment of the arrears during the period of suspension. At this period, the suspended membership should not be considered for distribution of fraternity contribution for other active memberships. Final intimation to be sent 1 month prior to expiry of suspension period. Such
3. If a member supplies any wrongful information in his/her application form or at any time during his/her membership term by which he/she violates any provision of the scheme, and opportunity of being heard before the Managing Committee, if his/her explanation is not found satisfactory, the Managing Committee of the scheme shall terminate the membership Kerala State Branch.
IMA his/her membership of the scheme III shall cease automatically but if such a member revives his/her membership of Kerala State Branch of IMA within a period of 6 months, he/ demand if any. If he/she does not get his/her membership revived within the stipulated period, then the membership shall stand terminated forth with.
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Member’s Rights heirs shall be calculated as per the then net membership. Net membership is calculated by subtracting total number of demised members + total number of deleted members + total number of totally disabled members + total number of honorary members + total number of members waiting for approval + total number of suspended members, from the total enrollment number on the previous day of death of the member and shall be returned to his/her nominee/
suspended day’s net membership. Net membership is calculated by subtracting total number of demised members + total number of deleted members + total number of totally disabled members + total number of honorary members + total number of suspended members + total number of members waiting for approval, from the total enrollment number on the previous day of membership suspension and shall be returned to his/her nominee/nominees/ legal heirs as the case may be, after subtracting the pending arrears member had in the scheme. lated as follows: If the deceased person has been member of the scheme for
the nominee/nominees/legal heir in Rs.
More than 10 years
500 x net membership to a maximum of Rs. 45 lakhs
More than 5 years but up to 10 years
375 x net membership to a maximum of Rs. 33.75 lakhs
From end of lock in period but up to 5 years
250 x net membership to a maximum of Rs. 22.5 lakhs
However if the deceased member is below 45 years of age or if the death is due to natural nominee/nominees/legal heirs shall be calculated as 500 times the then net membership and will be paid only if the member has been a member of the scheme for at least one year from the date of joining the scheme, if the member was below 50 years on the joined date in the scheme, and for at least two years from the date of joining the scheme, if the member was 50 years & above on the joined date in the scheme. 2. On the receipt of the information from a member or a responsible member of the family of a member forwarded through the IMA local branch that a member has become permanently
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The member will be considered totally disabled only after the disability in the member is
The dues to the scheme if any, shall be subtracted from the amount the member gets as the Managing committee of the Scheme. Once a member is declared as totally disabled he member shall be calculated as follows. If the totally disabled person has been member of the scheme for
member & nominee/ nominees/ legal heirs in Rs.
More than 10 years
500 x net membership to a maximum of Rs. 45 lakhs
More than 5 years but up to 10 years
375 x net membership to a maximum of Rs. 33.75 lakhs
From end of lock in period but up to 5 years
250 x net membership to a maximum of Rs. 22.5 lakhs
the member and nominee/nominees/legal heirs shall be calculated as 500 times the then net membership and will be paid only if the member has been a member of the scheme for at least one year from the date of joining the scheme. The fraternity claim of totally disabled members of 45 years of age and above will be as per the criteria following the death of nondisabled members.
3. The amount to be paid under clause (1) & (2) above shall be paid as DD/Cheque payable at the place of the nominee / nominees or legal heirs within one month of the receipt of the information of the physical disability or death as the case may be subject to satisfying all conditions prescribed by the Managing Committee and on surrender of the policy document.
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4. In the event of loss or non – surrender of the Social Security Scheme III policy document, the
nominees / legal heirs only if the member has been a member of the scheme for at least one year from the date of joining the scheme, if the member was below 50 years on the joined heirs only if the member has been a member of the scheme for at least two years from the date of joining the scheme, if the member was 50 years & above on the joined date in the scheme. (This will come in force from 01.01.2019) 6. Admission fees or renewal amounts paid by the member is not refundable if the member discontinue the scheme membership by him/herself or if his/her IMA life membership is cancelled due to any causes. 7. If a member wish to discontinue his / her scheme membership; the member is liable to pay all the dues or arrears in the scheme till then. Otherwise he / she will not be able to rejoin in this scheme as a new member in future. If a member discontinued or deleted from the scheme; that membership is not able to revive in future even if he/she paid the dues or arrears till then. (This will come in force from 01.01.2019) 8. Only single membership is allowed for all members, the member and his / her nominee can responsible for multiple memberships of any member in the scheme. Scheme is not liable to reimburse the amount paid by the member for more than one membership. Office Address: Dr. Syam D Gopal, Hon.Secretary, SSS III IMA KSB, ‘Sarovaram’, Marakkadamukku, Near Block Office, Varkala Palachira P O, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 143, Mob: 7034445788, 7511175050 (Office), 9447087766 (Secretary) E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Central Office Address: (for Membership Renewals) Hon. Secretary, SSS III IMA KSB, Door No.15/168 B 8, 3rd Floor, IMA Periyar House, East Desom, Aluva, Ernakulam - 683102 Mob: 7034445788, 7511175050 (Office), 9447087766 (Secretary) E-mail: [email protected]
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PROFESSIONAL PROTECTION SCHEME Only members of Indian Medical Association of Kerala State Branch are eligible to become the members of the Scheme. Jurisdiction Any claim arising within the jurisdiction of Kerala State alone will be entertained by the Scheme. How to join the scheme
Secretary of IMA Branches. The Application form has to be promoted by the President/Secretary of the IMA Branch and sent to the Hon. Secretary of Professional Protection Scheme. The from IMA State Headquarters. A member can join for one or more units of the scheme to get
Multiple Units An IMA member can have more than one unit of PPS membership at the rates shown above Enhanced Protection Unit Enhanced Protection Unit by paying a membership fee of Rs.10,000/-. Continuous membership can be obtained every year by the prior renewal on payment of the same amount if no compensation was given by the scheme during the period or immediately after the scheme pays compensation, irrespective of the amount of compensation given. Renewal of Membership should be forwarded by the branch president / secretary. Copy of the forwarding letter obtained
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from the branch president/secretary can be used for renewal of all the schemes during the IMA Remember the Joining date, Membership Number and renew the Membership in IMA and PPS before the due date.
Litigations will be fought up to the Supreme Court of India, to uphold the dignity of Modern Medical Fraternity, subject to the decision of the Managing Committee of the Scheme. Scheme will cover Social Media related litigations also. Deletion from the Scheme Members who are not renewing their membership on the due date, a second intimation letter will of PP Scheme and to the Branch President and Secretary. If the member still does not renew his membership, a registered letter is sent. Even after 15 days from the date of sending the registered letter if the member is not renewing the Membership, the member will be dropped from the Scheme. The dropped member can join the scheme as a new member by remitting the required membership. What to do in case any Legal Action is initiated against Doctors 1. Never panic. 2. To inform the District Representative of Professional Protection Scheme Immediately, if any professional problem arises. 3. Send the following details to the Secretary within one week of the receipt of notice/plaint/ petition/complaint, with a copy to your District Representative: (a) The Membership No. in PP Scheme and details of IMA Membership. (b) Copy of the notice/plaint/petition/complaint and copy of summons/notice in case of Court cases. (c) Copy of the case-sheet/case records. (d) A detailed treatment summary with investigation results and giving explanations as needed. Extracts from standard text books or journals in support of the treatment may also be (e) A reply in one’s own words regarding the allegations contained in the notice or complaint, given paragraph wise. (f) Full contact address including phone numbers, fax no., e-mail, mobile no, etc. should be given without fail. (g) Please do not send any reply by the member or through any advocate without the permission of PP Scheme Secretary otherwise the member will lose the coverage under PP Scheme.
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Highlights
The Scheme is liable to pay to a member (hospital), maximum of Rupees Five Lakhs as damages for a single case and for more than one case in a year up to a maximum of Rupees Ten Lakhs. Eligibility All the doctors of the hospital should be members of PP Scheme. Membership Fee Category A B C D E F G H I
Bed Strength 0-1 11-25 26-50 51-100 101-150 151-200 201-300 301-500 above 500
Membership Fee/Year Rs. 5,000/Rs.10,000/Rs.15,000/Rs. 25,000/Rs. 30,000/Rs. 35,000/Rs. 40,000/Rs. 50,000/Rs. 75,000/-
form has to be promoted by the District Representative of PP Scheme and sent to the Hon. bed strength and PP Scheme membership of doctors. Office Address: Dr. Cyriac Thomas, Hon. Secretary, PP Scheme IMA KSB, ‘Grace Villa’, H.No. 241 B, Near Brilliant Study Centre Puliyannoor P.O., Pala, Mutholy, Kottayam – 686 573 Mob: 9287274896(Legal), 8111916263 (Secretary) E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Central Office Address: (for New Membership & Membership Renewal Submissions) Hon. Secretary, PP Scheme IMA KSB, Door No.15/168, B-7, Cubicle No.5, 3rdFloor, IMA Periyar House, East Desom, Aluva, Ernakulam – 683102, Mob: 9287274922 (Off.), 8111916263 (Secretary) E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
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IMA Kerala Health Scheme, started on 1 st our members and their family members to meet the needs of hospitalization and costly investigations. Rules and regulations are coined to suit the needs of the members, and are amenable if need arises. The upper limit of reimbursement is Rs.5 lakhs for major transplant surgeries, Rs.4 lakhs for brain and heart surgeries and Rs.3 lakhs for treatment of all other diseases per member per year (as per the sum limited to each disease). IMA KHS works on the principle of mutual
yearly payment is very low when compared to that of insurance companies. All the major diseases are included in the scheme and the scrutinizing committee and managing committee have the power to include more, as the need arises, from time to time.
years of age. Advance Financial Assistance Contribution (AFAC) and Annual Subscription fees health screening for admission to the scheme. This is a tailor made scheme for IMA Members and their families.
Age
Less than 25
Advance Annual Financial Admission Membership Assistance Fee (AF) Subscription Contribution Rs. (AMS) Rs. (AFAC) Rs.
Total for Enrollment Rs.
Renewal
800
100
2100
3000
2200
25 – 35
1000
100
3000
4100
3100
35-45
1500
100
3500
5100
3600
45-55
2000
100
4000
6100
4100
55-60
5000
100
5000
10100
5100
60-65
6000
100
7000
13100
7100
Salient Features of the Scheme (See Bylaw for details) Individuals up to the age of 65 years are eligible for getting membership in the scheme. There will not be any health check-up before admitting to the scheme. The maximum amount for Major
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heart and brain surgeries is Rs.4 lakhs. Maximum amount that can be reimbursed is Rs.3 lakhs
to meet the heavy expenses for the management of coronary heart disease and surgical brain tumors involving surgical treatment and joint replacement surgery for hip and knee joints, spinal surgery, Trauma, major Transplant surgeries and all diseases requiring admission causing expenditure above Rs.5000/-. 1. Coronary Heart Disease:-Bypass surgery and Angioplasty required for the treatment of coronary heart disease and Valvular heart disease surgery will be covered under this scheme
2. Renal Failure:-Regular hemodialysis required in the management of chronic irreversible failure
3. Malignancy:- Surgery, Radiotherapy and chemotherapy required for the treatment of all cancers
5. Other Major Surgeries:-Surgery for knee and hip joints, spinal stenosis and disc surgery or other major surgeries will be covered by the scheme with an upper limit of Rs.1.5 lakhs. 6. Other diseases:- Any serious diseases requiring hospitalization will be covered with an upper limit of Rs.75,000/-. For multi system involved diseases and those requiring ventilator support the upper limit will be Rs.2 Lakhs. 7. Major Transplant Surgeries:- Rs.5 Lakhs/year (For members with minimum 3 years of continuous membership in the scheme), and Rs.3 lakhs for others.
sum limited to each disease. ((except for major transplant surgeries (5 lakhs), heart and brain surgeries (4 lakhs)) 9. Caesarean Section: The upper limit is Rs.75000/- (For those with minimum 3 years of continuous membership in the scheme)
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claims of major transplant surgeries (for getting reimbursement of upper limit of Rs.5 lakhs) and for caesarean section. 11. Bills above Rs.5000/- shall only be considered for reimbursement. Procedure for Claim a)
It is mandatory that the member has to submit the CLAIM FORM, original papers as well as charges, cost of medicine and investigations and any other documents upon which a claim is based within 60 days of bill date / discharge from the hospital. The members can also submit The member shall also give additional information as demanded by the scheme which may be required in dealing with any claim. If a claim in any manner is found fraudulent or supported by false evidence, the scheme shall not be liable to make any payment and may lead to termination of membership. Original bills and papers will be given back to the member after enclosed for the purpose.
b)
Eligible amount will be paid within 90 days from the submission of the original bills, papers and other documents upon which the claim is based. After verifying all the facts as prescribed by the managing committee, all payment shall be made by A/c. payee cheque/DD. Managing committee will have the discretion to pass / reject reimbursement of claims; in cases when
c)
Members will be given reimbursement of 80% of total amount of the bill (after deductions, if any) not exceeding the sum limited to each diseases.
d)
Diagnosis and treatment costing less than Rs.5000/- will not be covered under this scheme.
e)
The managing committee is empowered to add or alter or delete the name of the list of institutions for treatment. of whether they are recognized or not, provided the managing committee has not debarred them under any circumstances for any fraudulent action made in the records given to members.
g)
No advance payment will be made to the members by the scheme.
h)
Managing committee of the scheme shall decide about the claim. State Working Committee
i)
Charges of engaging special nurse or attendant will not be reimbursed.
j)
Expense incurred on travel or ambulance will not be allowed.
k)
Food, laundry and telephone bills will not be reimbursed.
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Claim for treatment in systems other than Modern Medicine will not be allowed.
m) Claim on cosmetic treatment, dental procedures, infertility, normal delivery, external appliances like spectacle, hearing aids etc will not be reimbursed. n)
Room rent up to Rs.1500/- per day will only be considered for reimbursement.
o)
There will not be any increase of annual premium even after getting claim reimbursement. Office Address: Dr. Roy R. Chandran Hon. Secretary, IMA Kerala Health Scheme 'Monus', Chevayur, Inpaar Junction, Chevayur P.O. Kozhikode - 673017 Mob: 9539332426, 8590698600 (for claim related queries), 9349413831 (Secretary) Website: www.imakhs.com (Forms can be downloaded from this site) E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Central Office Address: (for Defaulter Renewal) Hon. Secretary, IMA Kerala Health Scheme, IMA Periyar House, 3rdFloor, Door No: 15/168, B7 Cubicle No: 2, East Desom, Aluva,Ernakulam – 683102, Mob: 9020624715 (Office) E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
HEALTH SCHEME
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IMA PROFESSIONAL DISABILITY SUPPORT SCHEME (PDSS) Aims and Objectives
b) To run old age homes, palliative care clinics, solely for philanthropic objectives without any c) To support the activities of Kerala State Branch Commencement of the scheme: 2017 Eligibility of Membership Any life member of IMA KSB up to the age of 65 is eligible to become a member of PDSS. The members are divided into 3 groups according to the age. This is for admission purpose and Admission Fee Group 1
Age 60 to 65 years
Rs.15000/-
Group 2
Age 40 to 59 years
Rs.10000/-
Group 3
Age less than 40 years
Rs. 5000/-
For members of group 1, it’s mandatory to have minimum 5 years of life membership for joining the scheme. Joining Fee : (A+B) Member’s Contribution 1. Annual fees: Every member of PDSS shall pay Rs.1000/- (Rupees one Thousand only) every year as annual fees. It will be divided as follows: a.
Rs.700 to the Scheme
b.
Rs.300 to State IMA
2. Every member of PDSS shall pay disability contribution as units of Rs.500/- to each permanently disabled member on demand of the Honorary Secretary of the scheme each
Group 1
1 Unit
Rs. 500/-
Group 2
1.5 Units
Rs. 750/-
Group 3
2 Units
Rs. 1000/-
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3. Every member of PDSS shall pay disability contribution of INR. 100/- to each temporarily disabled member on demand of the honorary secretary of the scheme each year
members. Annual payment to be made : If no temperory disability claim is made
: 20 years
Member’s Rights and Responsibilities calculated as given in clause VI. Net membership is calculated by subtracting total number of honorary members + total number of permanently disabled members (retired members) + total number of terminated members + total number of deleted members from the total
2. On the receipt of information from scheme member or from a responsible person of a scheme members family that the member had become permanently disabled there by rendering him
a retired member and his membership shall stand terminated. The dues of the scheme if any shall be subtracted from the amount he gets from the support fund. 3. The decision of disability shall be at the report and recommendation of the medical board constituted by scheme. 4. If disability occurs, the member should inform the scheme authorities through the local IMA branch within six months of the occurrence of the disease so as to get ample time for the constitution and evaluation by the medical board.
has been a member of the scheme for at least 2 years from the date of joining the scheme. 6. The scheme will start payment only when 1000 members are reached.
A handicap arising out of a disease or accident which makes a member disabled to pursue his
the medical board will evaluate the member again and if found as having permanent disability; the
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temporary disability.
A handicap arising out of a disease or accident which makes a member disabled to pursue his professional activities permanently. This will be decided by the medical board. Honorary Members A member will become an honorary member if he makes payment for 20 years without any claims
Medical Board Chairman shall nominate Medical Board members in consultation with the State President. The medical board will consist of 5 members out of which one shall be a specialist concerned with motor disability will be assessed by a Physiatrist or Orthopedic surgeon; Speech and hearing by ENT surgeon etc.) The chairman of the board will be any one of the managing committee members. They have the right to inspect the medical records of the disabled members and shall submit their reports and recommendations to the Managing Committee. Office Address: Dr. Manish Nair Hon. Secretary, PDSS ‘Krishna’, Near AKG Junction Punnapra P.O., Alappuzha – 688 004 Mob: 9447187848 E-mail: [email protected]
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172 PENSION SCHEME Doctors are capable of making their livelihood while they are active in the profession whereas they may not be able to gain anything while they are incapacitated particularly at old age. As the longevity of life is increasing all over the world, doctors are also expected to have a pretty long age may not be able to practice and compete with young doctors. Hence a regular support for doctors at old age is essential. That is why IMA KSB brought out the Pension Scheme. Aims and Objectives a. To provide pension to Life members of Indian Medical Association preferably after 60 years. b. To encourage doctors to save for the future at an early age.
e. To support geriatric and palliative care activities of IMA KSB. Eligibility for Membership Any life member of IMA KSB can join the scheme. Terms and conditions a. Pension can be requested when the member attains 60 years of age.
the scheme. d. There is lock in period of one year when member joins after the age of 60. Contributions of the Scheme a. Admission Fees 45 and below
Rs. 3000/-
Above 45
Rs. 5000/-
b. Annual Membership: Every member of the scheme shall pay Rs. 500/- every year as annual membership fee. c. A member can continue to be a member of this Scheme and contribute to the scheme up to
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March (of every
year). be paid quarterly, half yearly or yearly.
g. The pension amount depends upon capital amount and interest rate in force. Depending upon the revision of interest rate of the Nationalized Bank, pension amount varies. Death and Disability a. In case the Scheme member dies before availing the pension, capital amount with accrued interest will be paid to the nominee. If the scheme member dies after availing pension, 100% of the capital amount with accrued interest will be paid over to the nominee. b. In case of permanent disability of the member before availing pension, an extra amount will be added to his capital amount considering the number of years of contribution to the scheme. This will be decided by the Managing Committee of the Scheme and pension will be paid accordingly. c. If any member at any time ceases to be the member of IMA KSB, his Membership in the Scheme will cease automatically. d. If the nominee does not want the deposited amount or the balance amount of the policy, the amount may be utilized for charity work of the scheme. Pension Disbursement a. 30% of pension corpus of a member to be paid to the member at the time of starting pension payment, if requested.
c. Pension to be given to the nominee, if nominee is spouse for his/her life (after paying lump sum 30% corpus at the time of death of member if requested). d. Full maturity amount paid in to nominee, if not opting for pension for spouse. Office Address: Dr. Sreekumar Sarma G Hon. Secretary, Pension Scheme IMA KSB, 3rdFloor, Door No. 15/168 B8, Cubicle No.11, IMA Periyar House, East Desom, Aluva, Ernakulam - 683102 Mob: 9645099551(Secretary), 9846166565 (Office) E-mail: [email protected] Off: [email protected]
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Societies Registration 12th Act 1955 as “Professional Equipment and Employment Protection Society”.
1. PEPS-IMAGE Initiative 2.. PEPSMED (Medical Equipment Distribution) 3. PEPS EB (Employment Bureau) 4. PEPSERVE 5. IMA Hospital Network 6. I Safe (IMA Initiative for Infection Prevention and Control) 1) PEPS-IMAGE Initiative Flagship project of PEPS; IMA-PEPS-IMAGE Initiative is a combined venture of IMA PEPS & IMAGE, responsible for ensuring the quality &supply of Bar-coded colour-coded Virgin Bio
PCB stipulated bar-coding of bags. 2) PEPSMED Novel project for supplying commonly used medical equipment at subsidized rates, based on the concept of collective bargaining. Cooperation of the members is the key to its success. Ext: 249. Mob: 9074841291. imapepsmed.com can order any equipment by clicking on the wish list in the portal. 3) Employment Bureau Any registered modern medicine doctor can register in this Employment Bureau. The scheme payment of a service charge. Helps junior doctors, RMOs, specialist and super specialists by providing information on job vacancies in various hospitals in Kerala and abroad. 4) PEPSERVE This project by IMA PEPS, for the repair and maintenance of Medical equipment / Computers in association with HTSS SOCIETY was started in January 2019. The Healthcare Technology Systems and Services Society (HTSS. Society) is a society of health care and biomedical consultants and service engineers.
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The following mode of operations is proposed in the scheme: a) The Doctor registers a complaint at PEPS OFFICE through, email or WhatsApp.
phase. (Online registration facility will be accomplished in later stages). c) The task will be handled by a HTSS Member/ staff/ or any person assigned by HTSS. d) The details of the service person will be intimated by HTSS over phone/WhatsApp. e) The HTSS Society will take care of the entire service procedures done by the service personnel. This service scheme is limited to those Equipment having approximate basic cost below Rs.50 lakhs (CT/MRI/PET scan/Cath Lab etc. are not included).Only service charges and cost of spares will be demanded for those Equipment having basic cost up to Rs.10,000/- (Category A- No separate inspection charges). On immediate non-availability of spares, minimal inspection charges may be demanded for those equipment having basic cost above Rs.10,000/- (Category B). Only service charges and cost of spares will be demanded for computers and peripherals (Category C- No separate inspection charges). One time FREE preventive maintenance/calibration will be provided for Category B Equipment within a maximum period of one month from the date of service. The required spares, if any, may be arranged either by the Customer or Society. Some of the vendors may deliver the spares only to the customers. The service charges and approximate cost of spares will be intimated prior to the service procedures. HTSS Society will not be responsible for any delay in receiving parts/ spares. All payments should be done by Cash/Cheque/Demand Draft/Net Banking/SB Collect facility. The customers should take care to mandatorily preserve the receipts for all payments.
IMA KSB along with IMA PEPS has started a Referral Network System of Hospitals on a common platform. It is based on the Parent Doctor concept. In the First phase we have implemented this at Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur and Kottayam and in future will be extended to all the districts. IMA Hospital Network is offering best quality care at affordable rates to the patients within the network. There is also a common procurement platform for medical & non-medical items for hospitals coming under this network. Log on to: imahospitals.com Helpline number: 0471-2741144 – Extn. (249), 8078478278
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Eligibility for Membership/Registration a) PEPS Membership 1. Only life members of IMA Kerala State can join this Scheme. 2. This lifelong membership is for general communication on request regarding various instruments of common interest.
1. Any Modern Medicine Hospital (Govt./Private), heath care institution or diagnostic centres
2. The registration is only for general communications on request, regarding details of various medical equipment, manufacturers, dealers/distributors of medical equipment or availability of various medical professionals for job placement. 3. The diagnostic centres should apply through the radiologist, pathologist or microbiologist
Liability and Limitations The liability of the scheme is limited to: a. The transfer of information regarding various equipment with regard to the request in question which is based on the data available on record at the time and to support its members in cases of disputes of quality, working condition, after sales service etc. b. The transfer of information regarding the availability of medical professionals of Modern Medicine for job placement and also the vacancies available in various health care institutions based on the data available on record at the time. 6) I Safe I SAFE-IMA Initiative for Infection Prevention and Control, the prestigious project of IMA in the setting of COVID 19 pandemic. We have been supplying Infection Control Kits free of cost and at subsidized rates for IMA members running Institutions. Through I Safe the infection rate amongst healthcare providers and patients getting infected from hospitals were also markedly less in Kerala compared to other states. Now I Safe Network have got more than 1000 member institutions. Membership / Registration Fee Structure* (Subject to change, as per the decisions of Managing Committee of the Scheme from time to time)
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PEPS Membership
Rs.1,000/Rs. 2,500/-
*(50% concession for registering hospitals/institutions owned by PEPS Members) Employment Bureau Graduates/Junior doctors
Rs. 500/-
Post Graduate Specialists
Rs.1,000/-
Super Specialists
Rs. 2,000/-
*(50% concession for PEPS Members) # PEPS is not an Insurance Scheme
Office Address: Dr. Ajit Bhaskar Hon. Secretary, PEPS, IMA State Headquarters, Anayara P.O. Thiruvananthapuram - 695029 Tel: 0471-2741144 - Ext.249, Mob: 90748 41291 E-mail: [email protected] For PEPSMED orders : [email protected] (8078478278) For registering complaints – [email protected]
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IMA Initiative of Biomedical Waste Management in Kerala [IMAGE] “IMAGE” IMAGE (IMA Goes Eco-friendly) CBWTF of IMA Kerala State Branch. IMAGE has the credit of managing the highest quantity of both Regular & Covid Biomedical wastes in the country.
of human beings or animals or research activities pertaining thereto. CBWTF (Common Biomedical biomedical waste or processes incidental to such treatment and disposal is carried out.
[with amendments in 2018 & 2019]. IMAGE [Indian Medical Association Goes Eco-friendly] The IMAGE Project was launched on 21st October 2001 by the Indian Medical Association, Kerala State Branch and the IMAGE - CBWTF Plant was established at Kanjikode (Palakkad), generated from health care facilities in Kerala. IMAGE was conceived and launched to support the healthcare providers to overcome the challenges of disposal of hospital waste in accordance approval of the Kerala State Pollution Control Board. IMAGE is unique in conception and execution. The project is a testimony of the grit, determination and social commitment of the Indian Medical in dealing with a ravaging issue of biomedical waste generated in the state of Kerala. The story an institution of excellence and is now renowned as “The Kerala Model” having catapulted God’s
IMAGE Management Under the auspices of IMA Kerala State, IMAGE is managed by a Management Committee of and 14 District Representatives. There are Purchase Committee, Vigilance Committee & Committee for upcoming New CBWTF Projects as sub-committees for the IMAGE Management.
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Thiruvananthapuram. IMAGE Plant, Palakkad IMAGE Plant is situated in the midst of 23 acres of land at Manthuruthy, Kanjikode, Palakkad, Kerala. There are 10 main Buildings & few small buildings for the plant with a total plinth area of which has the sanctioned capacity to treat 55.8 Metric Tonnes & installed Capacity to treat 78 Metric Tonnes of Biomedical waste per day. On average, about 60 Tonnes of Biomedical waste bags), 22 Tonnes are Autoclavable waste (collected in Red bags), 5 Tonnes are Glass-wares & Metals (collected in Blue Boxes) and 1 Tonne is Sharps (collected in white puncture-proof
waste generation and managed within the next 24 Hours in the IMAGE Plant. During this Covid pandemic, the IMAGE had to manage 8,900 Metric Tonnes of Covid related biomedical waste since March 2020.
TPD (all incinerators are equipped with an Online Continuous Stack Emission Monitoring System (O-CEMS), Five Autoclaves with a total capacity up to 28 TPD, Four Shredders, Scrap Sorting Conveyor belt system, Three Scrap Grinders with washing equipment, Two Hydraulic Bundling
Plant with the capacity to handle 450 KLD and a Sewage Treatment Plant with the capacity to waste. There are 104 Nos. Surveillance Cameras for round the clock monitoring of the plant Harvesting. There is a wide area of Green-belt surrounding the plant. IMAGE is operated presently by about 764 staff working 24 x 7.
IMA PEPS Scheme through authorized dealers, for collection of segregated waste at source. biomedical waste segregation, collection, internal transportation & temporary storage; as per the
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IMAGE is using 70 GPS enabled Covered trucks for the BMW Collection & Transportation of
Rules and approved by the Pollution Control Board are used for the collection of Biomedical waste from the HCEs in the entire length& breadth of Kerala and transport the collected waste to the IMAGE CBWTF Plant at Palakkad within 24 hours. These 70 Vehicles ply a total distance of up to vehicle collects segregated Biomedical waste daily and is taken to the district transfer stations, from there directly to the plant at Palakkad taking all safety measures. The movements of waste collection vehicles are monitored through a GPS and the waste collection is monitored through the CRM software system.
treatment of these collected bags & containers at the IMAGE - CBWTF Plant. Environmental Safety & IMAGE IMAGE PLANT is situated in the midst of 23 acres of land in a remote place where there are no human settlements within a 500 Mtr circle around the plant. The plant is provided with enough retention of soil moisture, recharge of groundwater and maintaining a pleasant microclimate of the region. In addition, vegetation cover can also absorb the pollutants from the environment and help Stack emission to safeguard the interest of Green Earth. The Incinerator stack emission is monitored online in real-time by installing the Continuous Stack Emission Monitoring Systems. The ambient noise levels, water samples from various water sources of plant, stack emission are tested regularly at the analytical lab established in the IMAGE Plant & Approved Environmental Analytical Labs.
On an average, about 55 to 60 Tonnes of Biomedical waste reaches the IMAGE plant daily; of Autoclavable waste (collected in Red bags), 5 - 6 Tonnes are Glass-wares & Metals (collected in Blue Boxes) and 1 Tonne is Sharps (collected in white puncture-proof containers). The Biomedical
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Management is streamlined through the IMA- IMAGE HCE App & IMAGE CRM software (https:// imaimage.biz)
During this Covid pandemic, IMAGE is managing the Biomedical waste generated during the diagnosis, care & treatment of Covid Patients in Kerala. Presently, IMAGE is giving service to 891
Regular Biomedical waste and both these are monitored separately through the IMAGE CRM software (https://imaimage.biz) & tracking applications of both the Central Pollution Control Board (Covid19BMW App) & IMAGE (IMA- IMAGE HCE App).
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2. Facilitation for procurement of appropriate Bar-coded & Colour-coded bags and containers
area. 4. Transportation of the collected waste in closed vehicles authorized by the Pollution Control Board.
6. Maintain Records on the quantity of Biomedical waste collected, transported, treated and disposed. 7. Provide necessary information to the healthcare institutions, the Pollution Control Board and Government as and when necessary on Biomedical waste generated, collected and disposed-
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8. Create awareness among the public about the need for proper Biomedical waste management & treatment in the State. 9. 24 x 7 Customer Support Service through the Customer portal of IMAGE (https:// either using the link, (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com. rblite.ima) or directly from the Android Play store. 10. Call Centre Facility to assist up to 10 customers at a time, is available at IMAGE Administrative days. Other Services Offered by IMAGE Kaumarasree Project
Ensure a Clean and Safe Environment. IMAGE attempts to spread its activity by joining hands Sanitary Napkins from Schools & Educational Institutions across the State. This service of IMAGE is rendered to the Schools which are sponsored by the local branches of the IMA. Services offered to Pharmaceutical Companies
the service offered by IMAGE to all registered Pharmaceutical Firms in the state. BMW Collection from Apartments & Residential Complexes
Service to the LSGD / ULBs
wastes collected by the collection team of the ULBs / LSGDs from the designated common collection points. IMAGE – Future Concepts
IMAGE is planning to set up one academic centre & research centre with consent from either the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHAS) or other Universities to facilitate training
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on Biomedical waste management solutions & also for training healthcare workers on safe handling & proper segregation of Healthcare waste & Biomedical waste. 2. Additional CBWTF Plants The IMAGE Plant at Palakkad was established as a health-industry wide response to a crisis in the handling of Biomedical waste management and has taken the burden of handling a
Palakkad, owing to the humungous volume of Biomedical waste being brought into the facility daily, the current situation is not ideal for the state especially with its unique geographical layout, road congestions and high density of healthcare beds. The current model has inherent risks of potential accidents with resultant spills of hazardous Biomedical waste and also higher transportation and handling costs to collect & transport the Biomedical waste from southern and northern parts of the state. It is well understood from experience and published
shutting down of the current plant in Palakkad due to unforeseen circumstances like a natural calamity which would lead to piling up on Biomedical waste across the state due to lack of an alternate facility. Thus, IMAGE itself has advocated the concept of creating a decentralized in the management of Biomedical waste. HOW to join IMAGE?? www.imageima.org
on the IMAGE website. The Monthly Operational Charges will be displayed while applying Online, as per the waste generating facilities available within the Healthcare Institution.
Post, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 029.
with the Kerala State Pollution Control Board & concerned LSGD. IMAGE will facilitate this
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Monthly Operational Charges - Payment Options to IMAGE 1. By DD (Demand Draft) favouring IMAGE, IMA payable at Thiruvananthapuram 2. NEFT / RTGS to IMAGE South Indian Bank Account No. 0236073000050584 [IFSC: SIBL0000236] or Cash Deposit at SIB Branches using the SIB Bank Challan. 3. HCE Mobile App
Office Address: Dr. Sharafudheen K.P. Hon. Secretary, IMAGE (Indian Medical Association Goes Eco-friendly) Administrative Office, IMA State Headquarters, Anayara P O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695029 Email: [email protected] Tel: 0471-2742211; 0471-2741188; 0471-2743166 Mob: 96569 93339 (IMAGE Front Office) Central Office Address: Hon. Secretary, IMAGE IMA Scheme office, 3rd Floor, IMA Periyar House, East Desom, Aluva, Ernakulam – 683102 Email: [email protected]
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National Professional Protection Scheme will look after its members from any kind of litigation Court. It will deal with litigations arising anywhere in India. 1. It provides security for its members from any type of harassment.
Cases etc. Eligibility & Jurisdiction Only Life member of IMA is eligible to become the member of P.P.S. Any claim arising within the jurisdiction of Republic of India will only be entertained by the Scheme. Membership Fee
of the membership fee for one full Calendar year will be taken up by the scheme:First Year
Rs. 3000/-
Second Year
Rs. 2900/- (if no claim)
Third Year
Rs. 2800/- (if no claim)
Fourth Year
Rs. 2700/- (if no claim)
Fifth Year
Rs. 2600/- (if no claim)
Sixth Year
Rs. 2500/- (if no claim)
After sixth year fixed payment
Rs. 2500/- per year (if no claim)
Additional units can be availed by members. Enhanced Protection Scheme : Annual membership of Rs.10,000/(Payment only as DD in favour N.P.P. Scheme of IMA, Payable at Thiruvananthapuram) Member privileges The scheme will look after any civil, criminal, consumer or similar cases arising out of member’s medical practice and will contest up to the level of Supreme Court as decided by the managing committee. Member can take any additional number of units Litigation arising out of other actions of the members including the administration will not be taken up by the scheme. Financial assistance for litigation expenses up to Rs. 20 lakhs per year and Rs.10 lakhs per case will be covered by scheme MCM. Additional units will get proportional coverage. Enhanced Protection Scheme will cover up to Rs.1 crore.
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NATIONAL HOSPITAL PROTECTION SCHEME Aims & Objectives 1. To protect the Hospitals, Clinics or Dispensaries from litigations for any act of alleged in the Institutions by providing legal aid to the member institutions. 2. To promote social service activities in association with the IMA headquarters. 3. To aid in maintaining minimum standards of Hospitals. Eligibility
the scheme and such member institutions will have all the doctors working in the institution enrolled in I.M.A. and the N.P.P. Scheme of I.M.A as individual members. Membership fee for the institution
Membership fee
Category
Bed Strength
Membership Fee/Year
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0-10
Rs. 5,000/-
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11-25
Rs.15,000/-
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26-50
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Rs. 50,000/-
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Above 500
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Management of the scheme Management of the Hospital Protection Scheme for institutions will be by the Managing Committee of the N.P.P. Scheme of IMA
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maximum Rs.10 lakhs for a single case and up to a maximum amount of Rs.20 lakhs in more than one case by way of damages in a year on behalf of a member to any other person affected by the medical treatment given by any NPP Scheme member during the course of medical treatment. No other case, including cases not directly covered by the medical treatment, shall be protected by the Scheme. Membership application forms are available with IMA State HQ, Anayara P.O., Thiruvananthapuram.
Office Address: Dr. A.V. Jayakrishnan, Hon. Secretary, NPPS & NHPS IMA State Headquarters, Anayara P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 695029 Tel: 0471-2741144 Extn. 204, Mob: 9947666324 (Office) E-mail: [email protected] Residence: Dr. A.V. Jayakrishnan, Hon. Secretary, NPPS & NHPS ‘Suryagayathri’, Ambalappatta, Pattambi Road Perinthalmanna, Malappuram - 679 322 Mob: 9847004064 E-mail: [email protected]
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188 MUTUAL BENEFIT SCHEME Annual State Council meeting held at Thiruvananthapuram in November 2000. The aims are:
2. to provide the habit of thrift amongst the members
4. to support the activities of IMA Kerala State Branch Any member of IMA Kerala State Branch or an institution run by IMA members is eligible to become a member of the Scheme by joining any of the projects of the Scheme. Every member shall pay in monthly installments an amount depending on the project under which he joins. There are three projects consisting of a principal amount of Rs.1 lakh, Rs.2 lakhs and Rs.5 lakhs respectively. Total number of members in each project is 20 and IMA Kerala State Branch shall be a non installment is due on 20th lots on 25th Payment Schedule (New) Installment Installment No. Amount 1 5,000 2 4,000 3 4,000 4 4,030 5 4,070 6 4,110 7 4,150 8 4,190 9 4,230 10 4,270 11 4,320 12 4,370 13 4,420 14 4,470 15 4,530 16 4,590 17 4,660 18 4,730 19 4,810 20 4,890 21 5,000 TOTAL 92,840
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Amount 80,000 80,000 80,600 81,400 82,200 83,000 83,800 84,600 85,400 86,400 87,400 88,400 89,400 90,600 91,800 93,200 94,600 96,200 97,800 1,00,000
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WOMEN DOCTORS WING organization of lady doctors, but in Kerala we include non- medical wives also as honorary members. Apart from dealing with the problem of lady doctors and women in general, IMA Women wing is entrusted with the social service activities of IMA KSB. There are 62 numbers of IMA Women
Objectives a. To bring together the women member in the Medical Profession under the banner of the IMA and to foster friendship and unity among them. b. To work for the welfare of women doctors and to deal with problems they face in connection with their work. c. To co-operate with similar bodies and work for the upliftment of the community as a social commitment, giving emphasis on women and children’s health issues. d. To involve women doctors in all multifaceted activities of IMA. e. To promote and encourage social and cultural activities of IMA. f.
To deal with such other matters as may be considered necessary for the welfare of the members.
Membership a) General 1. The Women members of IMA shall become members of the wing on payment of prescribed life membership fee of Rs.150/- and admission fee of Rs.30/- Out of the fees collected a sum of Rs.80/- shall be forwarded to the State as its share. 2. The Membership of the wing shall automatically cease as when the membership of IMA b) Honorary Members Non- doctor wives of IMA Members shall become honorary members of the wing on payment of Life Membership Fee of Rs.150/- and admission fee of Rs.30/-. Their membership will also cease automatically if the membership of the spouse in IMA ceases.
the wing. The Branch President shall be the President and Branch Secretary shall be Ex-
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190 FOOD POLICY COMMITTEE The board will conduct and review studies on food safety, derive policy and ensure mechanisms for food safety. Interventions at the academic and community level will be planned. May use
drafted and implemented.
For promoting safe sound in the State
To promote organ donation
To promote blood donation
IMA NEWS all levels. It is released monthly and reaches all the members of IMA within the State and all the Reports of branch activities to th of every month. Branch Secretaries are to send short edited reports mentioning items to be highlighted with photographs, preferably taken professionally, with the necessary details (photo caption). Branch
the details of which can be discussed with the E-mail ID: [email protected]
Nammude Arogyam Magazine is being published regularly by IMA-KSB. This magazine helps in bringing the general population closer to the medical community. It helps in educating people regarding their health problems. All members should subscribe and actively promote the magazine. IMA members may send articles for publication, which are useful for the public reading. All the members should try to mobilize advertisements for the magazine as well. All branch Presidents should nominate one nodal member from their branch for monitoring circulation, providing articles and mobilizing advertisement. E-mail ID: [email protected]
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191 FINANCE COMMITTEE The Finance Committee presents the budget and preparing and monitoring the accounts of IMA KSB and the various schemes and projects.
ETHICS COMMITTEE Ethics Committee will be in charge of constituting and maintaining Ethics Committees at the State and District level. Grievance Redressal Forum will also be constituted at the state, district and branch level. The state committee will issue guidelines to ethics committee and grievance Redressal forum and ensure proper functioning of the project.
ANTI QUACKERY COMMITTEE Will monitor and take effective measures to prevent quackery to protect the health of the citizens.
ACTION COMMITTEE
MEDICAL STUDENTS NETWORK MSN establishes Students wing in all the medical colleges and co- ordinates state level activities.
DISTRICT COMMITTEE Each District will have a District Committee with a Chairman and District Co-ordinator nominated by the State President. The District Committee will act as per the directions given from the State from time to time. The district programmes can be effectively implemented involving the branch
district will also be the members.
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE To Co- ordinate various activities of membership development
The Stream will provide facilities for recreation of members and families. The clubs and projects under the stream include: 1. DOCTORS CLUB The Club is functioning at IMA State Headquarters and offers facilities to its members and guests visiting headquarters. 2. CLUB RIVIERA Club Riviera is the club facility at IMA Periyar House, Aluva. 3. CULTURAL WING The Wing will promote cultural activities of members and family members
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CIRCULAR MEMORANDUM
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CIRCULAR MEMORANDUM
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LIST OF STATE PRESIDENTS & STATE SECRETARIES OF IMA KERALA STATE BRANCH
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2016-17
Dr. V.G. Pradeep Kumar (Kozhikode)
Dr. Samuel Koshy (Perinthalmanna)
2017-18
Dr. E.K. Ummer (Malappuram)
Dr. Sulphi N. (Thiruvananthapuram)
2018-19
Dr. M.E. Sugathan (Thrissur)
Dr. Sulphi N. (Thiruvananthapuram)
2019-20 2020-21
Dr. Abraham Varghese (Cochin)
Dr. Gopikumar P. (Thrissur)
Dr. P.T. Zacharias (Alappuzha)
Dr. Gopikumar P. (Thrissur)
2021-22
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AWARD OF DR. S.S. RAO SHIELD, DR. PAREED PILLAI SHIELD, DR. P.T. CHERIYAN MEMORIAL AWARD, DR. V.C. VELAYUDHAN PILLAI MEMORIAL AWARD & MERIT CERTIFICATE
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JULY 2022 Doctors Day
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World Plastic Surgery Day Managing Committee Meeting
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IMA Hands on CPR 10 Day (To commemorate the death anniversary of late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam) World Hepatitis Day
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AUGUST 2022 World Breast Feeding Week Begins
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