CGHS pensioner card application process gets easier: Retiring central government employees can now get CGHS card through Bhavishya portalCentral government employees retiring soon will find CGHS pensioner card applications simpler. Pension details from the Bhavishya portal wi...
22 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
CGHS rules clarified: Central government employees can pick parents or parents-in-law as dependents for medical benefitsCentral government employees can now choose to include either their parents or parents-in-law as dependents for CGHS medical benefits. This...
14 May, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Hospitals warn Central Government Health Scheme reimbursement cap may hurt cancer treatmentA major private hospital group warns of a crisis for advanced cancer patients under the Central Government Health Scheme. A reimbursement c...
13 May, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
CGHS beneficiaries can get extra health cover: Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima also to cover modern treatments; is it free for all?A new health insurance plan, Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima, has been introduced for CGHS beneficiaries, expanding medical coverage with c...
15 Jan, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
CGHS beneficiaries get optional health insurance planCentral Government Health Scheme beneficiaries now have a new optional health insurance plan. The Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima offers in...
15 Jan, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Govt extends CGHS medical benefits to dependent transgender children and siblings; check detailsThe Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has extended Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) medical benefits to dependent transgender ch...
23 Sep, 2025, 04.50 PM IST
CGHS rules revised: New CGHS guidelines for central government employees, pensioners for emergency, other consultationsCGHS rules update: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has updated the CGHS guidelines to streamline healthcare access. New rules sim...
24 Sep, 2024, 07.15 PM IST
CGHS new update for central govt pensioners: How to apply for CGHS card, latest charges, documents requiredHere are the latest update on CGHS for the central government pensioners. From how to apply for CGHS card to documents the central governme...
11 Jul, 2024, 04.13 PM IST
CGHS update: Central govt employees have to mandatorily apply for new CGHS card online, how to apply, rules, documents neededCGHS rule update for central govt employees: Serving central government employees have to mandatorily apply for a new CGHS card online, the...
01 Jul, 2024, 03.15 PM IST
Mandatory linking of CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA for central govt employees suspended; should you still do it?Mandatory linking of CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA ID: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced a temporary suspension of th...
27 Jun, 2024, 02.13 PM IST
Mandatory CGHS new rule from April 1, 2024: How central govt employees can link CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA IDLinking CGHS ID with Ayushman Bharat Health Account ID is must for central government employees: Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) be...
05 Apr, 2024, 10.39 AM IST
Linking CGHS IDs with Ayushman Bharat Health Account IDs now mandatory from April 1Compulsory link CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA ID announced by Ministry of Health. CGHS offers healthcare, PMJAY provides Rs. 5 lakhs covera...
02 Apr, 2024, 06.33 PM IST
Central government employees, pensioners: How to apply for CGHS online and offline, know CGHS chargesUnder CGHS, central government employees and central government pensioners and their family members can get quality healthcare facilities a...
13 Mar, 2024, 11.10 AM IST
Central govt employees, pensioners: Latest CGHS consultations charges, ICU rates, room rents; full list of CGHS eligibilityCGHS latest rates 2023: The latest charges of consultation, ICU, room rent for CGHS beneficiaries, according to Union Ministry of Health an...
29 Dec, 2023, 11.06 AM IST
Grant of fixed medical allowance for pensioners, family pensioners under NPSThis announcement was via an office memorandum dated December 6, 2023 by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
09 Dec, 2023, 04.38 PM IST
Revamped CGHS website launched, beneficiaries can seek expert advice directlyThe minister said the launch of the revamped CGHS website linked with a mobile app is an important and timely step towards catering to Indi...
24 Jan, 2022, 06.55 PM IST
Government to empanel 70 new hospitals, labs in Central Government Health SchemeAmong hospitals which exited citing delayed payments and recent rationalisation of CGHS rates are Balaji Action, Escorts and Max Hospital S...
14 Apr, 2013, 04.18 PM IST