Category Archives: CGHS News And Updates

Latest news and updates about Central Government Health Scheme

Cashless Treatment Expanded For CGHS Beneficiaries Across Premier Medical Institutions

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced the expansion of cashless treatment facilities for beneficiaries under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). The initiative, inspired by the successful implementation at All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, and Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical… Read More »

Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) wellness centres in the country will be increased from 80 cities at present to 100 cities in the coming days

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said that the number of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) wellness centres in the country will be increased from 80 cities at present to 100 cities in the coming days. He also said that after the resolution of various issues, private hospitals are now giving top priority to CGHS beneficiaries. Mansukh… Read More »

J&K Govt clarified that the pensioners of Jammu and Kashmir Government are now also eligible for the CGHS

Jammu and Kashmir clarified that the pensioners of Jammu and Kashmir Government are now also eligible for the Central Government Health Scheme, a scheme provided by the Central Government for its employees and pensioners. J&K Govt cleared that J&K UT pensioners may avail the CGHS scheme on payment of requisite subscription fees as per the prevalent CGHS guidelines,… Read More »

3 CGHS Wellness Centres in Alaknanda, Rohini Sector -16, Vasant Vihar and a Robotic Unit at NITRD have started

CGHS has 341 Wellness Centres serving 44 lakh beneficiaries, the inception of the three CGHS wellness centres and Robotic Unit at National Institute of TB and Respiratory Diseases (NIT & RD) will significantly add to the coverage and betterment in their healthcare facilities. Three CGHS Wellness Centres in Alaknanda, Rohini Sector -16, Vasant Vihar as well as a… Read More »

Special registration counter for CGHS beneficiaries opened at AIIMS Bhubaneswar

AIIMS Bhubaneswar executive director Ashutosh Biswas on Sunday inaugurated a special registration counter at OPD foyer in the hospital to make cashless treatment facilities hassle-free for all Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries.Official sources said senior citizens (retired pensioner beneficiaries of CGHS), will be benefitted.Through this special facility, CGHS pensioners and other entitled categories of CGHS beneficiaries will… Read More »

Now, male central govt employees too can include parents or Parents-in-law as CGHS beneficiaries

Male central government employees can now include either their parents or parents-in-law as beneficiaries of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), subject to the condition of dependence and residence. Until now, only a woman central government staff could include either her parents or parents-in-law for CGHS benefits. The health ministry, in an office memorandum issued on Wednesday, stated… Read More »

BJP says demolition of Vizag CGHS inhuman

Bharatiya Janata Party has condemned demolition of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Wellness Centre in Visakhapatnam, which provided medical assistance to employees who have retired from central services. BJP Rajya Sabha MP G.V.L. Narasimha Rao, accompanied by party workers and CGHS beneficiaries, protested at the site that had been demolished for road widening. He informed that the demolition… Read More »

CGHS Webinar

CGHS, known for providing comprehensive health care services to its beneficiaries, is conducting a series of short webinars of 60-90 minute duration with active participation of its beneficiaries to provide information on common health related issues. These webinars are being scheduled at 4.00 pm on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. A 30-40 minutes presentation by a… Read More »

CGHS revised OPD Fee, Hospital Room Rent and ICU charges

The Union Health Ministry has decided to revise the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) package rates for all beneficiaries and has also simplified the referral process under it for the benefit of the employees, according to an official statement. OPD rates have been increased to Rs 350 from Rs 150 earlier while IPD consultation fee saw a Rs… Read More »