Category Archives: CGHS News And Updates

Latest news and updates about Central Government Health Scheme

Cost Of OPD Medicines Will Be Reimbursed Till 31 St December 2020 Under Special Sanction In View Of COVID-19

The previous circular is again revised and Cost Of OPD Medicines Will Be Reimbursed Till 31 St December 2020 Under Special Sanction In View Of COVID-19. According to previous circular There was an option which provided to CGHS beneficiaries getting medicines for Chronic diseases to purchase medicines based on the prescription held (prescribed by CGHS Medical Officers/CGHS Specialists… Read More »

BLK Super Specialty Hospital, Pusa Road, New Delhi has been suspended from CGHS Panel

BLK Super Specialty Hospital, Pusa Road, New Delhi has been suspended from CGHS Panel as per notices followed. Ist Circular Suspension of CGHS empanelment of BLK Super Specialty Hospital, Pusa Road, New Delhi With reference to the above mentioned matter, the undersigned is directed to draw attention to the Office Memorandum No. S-11045/23/2013-CGHS-D-II/HEC/CGHS (P) dated 19 June 2017… Read More »

How to Join CGHS after Retirement

The central Government Employees those who are on the verge of Retirement are having many doubts about joining CGHS after retirement. Many queries have been raised by our viewers about registering with CGHS and availing the CGHS facility after retirement. Hence the details of joining CGHS and entitlement for availing treatments and its benefits, list of empanelled Hospitals… Read More »

CGHS doctors now under scanner for prescribing expensive medicines

CGHS doesn’t have a formal system to know which doctors are prescribing drugs outside the formulary. This exercise would have to be done on manual basis and would be very time consuming even if resources for the same could be spared. Despite government’s stringent directions for doctors to prescribe cheaper generic medicines, the Union Health Ministry has failed… Read More »

Delhi private hospitals may turn back CGHS patients

Many leading private hospitals in Delhi and NCR have threatened to stop admitting patients under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) over late payments and pending dues. The hospitals say while the service agreement provides for 70% of payment within five days, the government often takes months to clear the dues which is making the arrangement unsustainable. Dr… Read More »

Govt launches e-CGHS cards

The Centre today launched two digital initiatives, including an e-health card, aimed at benefiting pensioners who find it difficult to visit Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) centres for its renewal. Union Health Minister J P Nadda while launching the initiatives said, these are steps towards the ‘Digital India’ vision and his ministry is committed to strengthening public health… Read More »