8th Pay Commission for postal employees: Rs 1.12 lakh basic pay proposed for postman; what postal employee body wants from 8th CPCFederation of National Postal Organisations's (FNPO) memorandum included issues related to postal assistants, sorting assistants, postmen, ...
28 Apr, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Why are hospital stocks defying market volatility? Demand, beds and growth plansOver the past five years, the sector has delivered strong growth, with revenues rising about 15.5% annually between FY2019-20 and FY2024-25...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
CGHS city category list for ECHS beneficiaries: These cities will be treated equal to Delhi, Goa, Jalandhar & PanchkulaThe Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has clarified city classifications for ECHS beneficiaries, aligning certain urban areas with me...
06 Jan, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Revised CGHS rates for ECHS beneficiaries: New hospital treatment charges for ex-serviceman pensioners, dependents to apply from this dateEx-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme or ECHS has updated its healthcare pricing. Revised Central Government Health Scheme or CGHS packa...
08 Dec, 2025, 05.43 PM IST
Will new CGHS rates truly benefit hospital stocks in the long run?Hospital stocks surged on Monday following the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's announcement of revised rates for approximately 2,00...
07 Oct, 2025, 05.34 AM 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
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 linking of CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA for central govt employees: Check new deadline, other key detailsLinking of CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA ID: Relief for CGHS beneficiaries! The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) has extended...
23 Apr, 2024, 06.40 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
Govt hikes CGHS package rates, simplifies referral processOPD rates have been increased to Rs 350 from Rs 150 earlier while IPD consultation fee saw a Rs 50 rise to Rs 350. ICU services have been f...
13 Apr, 2023, 06.53 AM 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
Over 900 healthcare organisations empanelled under CGHS: JP NaddaHealth and Family Welfare Minister said that Central Government Health Scheme Wellness Centres were being opened in the capitals of all sta...
04 Dec, 2015, 03.25 PM IST
Private hospitals to stop CGHS cashless scheme from March 7The Central Government Health Service has announced withdrawal of cashless medical service in private hospitals empanelled with the CGHS sc...
05 Mar, 2014, 11.32 AM IST
Cashless facility for CGHS to be withdrawn unless bills paid: Private hospitalsPrivate hospitals threatened to withdraw cashless facility to beneficiaries of Central Government Health Scheme from next month unless govt...
19 Dec, 2013, 06.59 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
- Govt may fix cost-based user charges for public services
The UPA government is keen to fix the user charges for various public services.
10 Jun, 2004, 07.07 AM IST