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 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
Latest CGHS package rates: What is changing for central government employees and pensioners from October 13, 2025The Central Government Health Scheme has announced revised package rates for empanelled healthcare organisations, effective October 13, 202...
13 Oct, 2025, 08.50 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 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
These central govt pensioners will get a Fixed Medical Allowance: Know the eligibility and other rules to avail benefitsFMA is a monthly allowance given to retired central government pensioners to cover their outpatient medical expenses if they live in areas ...
11 Feb, 2025, 01.52 PM IST
New guidelines for CGHS beneficiaries: Central govt employees, pensioners will get these critical devices faster; check details hereThe Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently released updated guidelines for beneficiaries of the Central Government Health Schem...
31 Jan, 2025, 10.31 AM 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
Central govt employees, pensioners: Rates of CGHS packages revised; full list of CGHS treatments, new rates, eligibilityCentral govt employees, pensioners: The rates of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) for general surgery have been revised. What ar...
13 Mar, 2024, 11.14 AM 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
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
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
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
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