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
8th Pay Commission salary hike: Up to Rs 1.80 lakh/month salary for consultant’s role in 8th CPC; age limit and who can apply8th Pay Commission: The Eighth Central Pay Commission is actively recruiting consultants on a contractual basis to bolster its research and...
13 Apr, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
CGHS medical reimbursement limit hiked to Rs 10 lakh for these cases: Who is eligible and how they can availThe Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has significantly increased CGHS medical reimbursement limits for central government employees. H...
19 Feb, 2026, 12.38 PM 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
Rs 5 lakh health insurance for senior citizens under Ayushman Bharat: Full list of empanelled hospitals under PMJAY for 70+Ayushman Bharat health insurance: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched health insurance coverage for senior citizens aged 70 and ...
13 Nov, 2024, 01.33 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
Limitations of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS): 4 scenarios when an additional health insurance cover can helpOur panel of experts will answer questions related to any aspect of personal finance. If you have a query, mail it to us right away.
20 Sep, 2024, 01.05 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
Modicare rates may rise; states to get sopsSources said some price revisions are also likely to get corporate hospitals under the scheme, which have raised concerns against the cap o...
06 Jun, 2018, 11.27 AM IST
Sachin Tendulkar to PM Narendra Modi: Include international medallists in CGHS schemeTalking about the plight that elite sportspersons go through when facing health issues, Tendulkar in his letter cited the example of Hockey...
11 Dec, 2017, 02.54 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
- India Inc cuts down on employees' medical reimbursements as healthcare costs rise
Companies are going in for stringent healthcare checks and drawing up health-based selection criteria for certain positions.
13 Mar, 2012, 07.47 AM IST
- Query corner: Insurance
Our expert guides you in matters relating to insurance.
29 Sep, 2010, 04.52 AM IST
- Centre allows employees to get full claim from insurers/CGHS
The Centre has done away with the limits imposed on the amount its employees could claim as reimbursement for their medical expenses from t...
01 Apr, 2009, 03.58 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