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 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 claim struggle: Rs 13.17 lakh reimbursement claim of a retired IAS officer was denied, she fights back and wins in Karnataka High CourtThe Karnataka High Court has ruled that the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) cannot arbitrarily deny medical reimbursements, especia...
23 Jan, 2026, 11.43 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
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
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 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
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
Mandatory CGHS new rule from April 1, 2024: How central govt employees can link CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA IDLinking CGHS ID with Ayushman Bharat Health Account ID is must for central government employees: Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) be...
05 Apr, 2024, 10.39 AM IST
Linking CGHS IDs with Ayushman Bharat Health Account IDs now mandatory from April 1Compulsory link CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA ID announced by Ministry of Health. CGHS offers healthcare, PMJAY provides Rs. 5 lakhs covera...
02 Apr, 2024, 06.33 PM IST
Unmarried disabled sons of ECHS beneficiaries eligible for medicare facilities even after 25 years ageThe decision is as per the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Rules which are followed by the ECHS, a defence ministry statement said.
08 Jul, 2020, 07.32 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 introduce health insurance for central staff, pensioners
Government said it was contemplating introduction of a health insurance scheme for central government employees and pensioners with special...
13 Mar, 2012, 09.24 PM IST