Top private hospitals may drop out of government health plansPrivate hospitals in India are feeling the pinch as government health schemes yield diminishing returns. This downturn provokes a critical ...
07 May, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
8th Pay Commission for central government teachers: Rs 50,000 minimum pay for Level 1 employee, up to 3.83 fitment factor; what employee body wants from 8th CPCThe employee body representing central government teachers from Union Territories is seeking significant pay hikes in their salaries in the...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
8th Pay Commission demands for pensioners: One rank one pension, gratuity up to Rs 75 lakh; 10 things key employee body has demandedCentral government pensioners' rights are a key focus in the NC-JCM's 51-page memorandum for the 8th Pay Commission. Demands include a same...
18 Apr, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
CGHS charges for central govt OPD patients: Ministry clarifies when beneficiaries can avail Rs 350, Rs 700 OPD servicesThe Ministry of Health and Welfare has clarified CGHS OPD consultation charges, stating that Rs 350 and Rs 700 rates apply only to consulta...
20 Jan, 2026, 12.56 PM 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
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 major rule changes you should know: PAN-based ID to faster medical approvals 5 other changes check nowThe Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has launched a new digital platform to enhance healthcare services for its beneficiaries. Key f...
24 Jun, 2025, 11.07 AM IST
CGHS beneficiaries: New CGHS website to make payments as government has shut old websiteCentral Government Health Scheme introduces a new Health Management Information System. The digital platform aims to improve healthcare acc...
14 May, 2025, 03.56 PM IST
No CGHS card? Govt employees can still avail health benefits: Know the process, how to apply for CGHS-Ayushman cardCentral government employees contributing to the CGHS can now avail health benefits even without a physical card, as per the Ministry of He...
15 Apr, 2025, 08.01 AM 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
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: CGHS eligibility, full list of treatments available under CGHS, cities where you can get itCentral govt employees, pensioners: Now, who is eligible for this CGHS scheme? What are the facilities available under the CGHS scheme? In ...
11 Jan, 2024, 04.27 PM 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
Parliamentary panel red flags 30% posts of CGHS doctors, other staff lying vacant"It is really worrisome that out of the sanctioned strength of 1,997 doctors, 490 posts are lying vacant," the Committee on Estimates in it...
09 Feb, 2023, 11.28 PM IST
How govt pensioner can switch from fixed medical allowance to OPD facilityAccording to the new instructions, if a pensioner or family pensioner receiving FMA wants to use the CGHS OPD facility, he or she should ap...
30 Mar, 2022, 12.10 PM IST
Centre issues fresh CGHS guidelines for pensioners to avail OPD facilityAs per the existing instructions, pensioners or family pensioners residing in an area not covered by CGHS have the option to avail of fixed...
24 Mar, 2022, 11.45 PM IST