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
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
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
Cashless treatment available for CGHS cardholders at all AIIMS across the country; know eligibility, guidelinesThe Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries can avail cashless treatment facility in all the All India Institute of Medical S...
07 Dec, 2023, 05.09 PM IST
CGHS beneficiaries to get cashless treatment at 3 premier medical institutesIn a significant and people-centric move, cashless treatment facilities will now be available to CGHS beneficiaries, both serving and pensi...
27 Jun, 2023, 08.43 PM IST
CGHS beneficiaries to get cashless treatment at 6 AIIMS"It will be particularly beneficial for the senior citizens (retired pensioner beneficiaries of CGHS) who find it difficult to submit indiv...
20 May, 2023, 04.07 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
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 take action against CGHS-empanelled hospitals refusing treatmentThe warning was issued after the ministry reviewed representations from Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries regarding dif...
10 Jun, 2020, 02.22 PM IST
Disabled married daughter can’t avail CGHS: Health MinistryA disabled but married daughter of a government employee cannot be entitled to subsidised medical facilities under the CGHS, health ministr...
12 Oct, 2015, 06.02 AM 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
- Upgrade for select pvt hospitals soon
The health ministry is likely to issue a directive asking more than 150 Central Services Medical Attendant (CSMA)-affiliated private hospit...
08 Oct, 2008, 01.47 AM IST
- Govt staff not happy with CGHS facilities
Majority of CGHS beneficiaries are dissatisfied with healthcare facilities offered under the scheme.
13 Jul, 2007, 04.01 AM IST