Government employees, journalists, and ex-servicemen in Kakinada can access cashless dental care. Understand how EHS, WJHS, and ECHS schemes work, who is eligible, and how to claim cashless treatment at Ayush Dental.
Quality dental care should be accessible to everyone who serves the community — the government employee who keeps the district running, the journalist who holds power to account, and the veteran who defended the country before that. At Ayush Dental – Multi Speciality Dental Hospital in Indrapalem, Kakinada, we are proud to support the major government healthcare schemes that make dental treatment cashless for eligible patients.
This guide explains the three schemes we honour — EHS, WJHS, and ECHS — who qualifies, and exactly how to use them at our Kakinada clinic.
What "Cashless" Actually Means
In a cashless scheme, the cost of approved treatment is settled directly between the hospital and the scheme authority. As an eligible patient, you do not pay the bill out of pocket for covered procedures — you present your health card and ID, and the paperwork is handled for you. This removes the financial barrier to getting a dental problem treated early, while it is still small and cheap, rather than waiting until it is painful and expensive.
The Three Schemes at Ayush Dental Kakinada
1. EHS — Employees Health Scheme
The Employees Health Scheme provides cashless healthcare for Andhra Pradesh State Government employees, pensioners, and their eligible dependents. It covers a range of dental procedures performed at empanelled hospitals like Ayush Dental.
Who is eligible:
- Serving AP state government employees.
- Retired state government pensioners.
- Eligible dependent family members as defined by the scheme.
2. WJHS — Working Journalists Health Scheme
The Working Journalists Health Scheme offers cashless medical and dental care for accredited working journalists in Andhra Pradesh and their eligible dependents.
Who is eligible:
- Accredited print and electronic media journalists.
- Eligible dependent family members.
3. ECHS — Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme
The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme provides comprehensive cashless healthcare for retired Armed Forces veterans (Army, Navy, Air Force) and their eligible dependents.
Who is eligible:
- Retired Indian Armed Forces veterans.
- Eligible spouses and dependents.
How to Claim Cashless Dental Treatment at Ayush Dental
- Carry your scheme health card and a government photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, or voter ID).
- Visit our reception at D.No. 3-206, Near Nerellamma Temple, Indrapalem, Kakinada, where our care desk verifies your eligibility.
- Consultation and treatment plan — our MDS dentists examine you and prepare the treatment plan.
- Pre-authorisation — for procedures that require it, we submit the request to the scheme authority and await approval.
- Treatment — once approved, the covered procedure is performed cashless.
- Settlement — the bill is settled directly with the scheme; you pay only what is not covered, if anything.
What to Bring
- Your scheme health card (EHS / WJHS / ECHS).
- A photo ID (Aadhaar preferred).
- Any referral letter if your scheme requires one.
- Previous dental records or X-rays if you have them.
Important Note on Coverage
Scheme empanelment, eligible procedures, and cashless approval requirements can change and must be confirmed at the time of treatment. Some procedures — particularly cosmetic dentistry, certain elective treatments, and some advanced procedures — may not be covered. Our care desk will give you a clear, written estimate of what is covered and any out-of-pocket cost before treatment begins, so there are no surprises. We will never start a procedure you have not approved in writing.
Why Choose Ayush Dental for Cashless Care
- MDS-qualified specialists for every procedure, not generalists learning on the job.
- Modern, sterilised operatories with digital radiography.
- Transparent paperwork — our team handles the scheme documentation so you do not have to chase it.
- Gentle, painless techniques for anxious patients.
- Convenient Indrapalem location in the heart of Kakinada, near Nerellamma Temple, with parking.
Get Started
If you are an EHS, WJHS, or ECHS beneficiary in Kakinada or the East Godavari region, bring your card to Ayush Dental, Indrapalem, Kakinada or call +91 9052894555 to confirm your eligibility and book an appointment. Our team will guide you through every step so your dental care is as smooth and stress-free as it should be.
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Have Questions About Your Dental Health?
Book an appointment with Dr. Nagendra Prasad Kora (MDS) or Dr. Meenavalli Pratibha Jyothi (MDS) at Ayush Dental in Indrapalem, Kakinada.