CGHS Rules – Who are entitled for CGHS facilities?
Are you unsure if you are entitled to Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) facilities? With the increasing cost of healthcare, it is important to know if you are eligible for these benefits. In this article, we will discuss who is entitled to CGHS facilities and the benefits that come with it. Our main points of discussion will include the eligibility criteria for CGHS facilities, the services provided under CGHS, and the process to enroll in CGHS. By the end of this article, you will have a clear understanding of whether or not you qualify for CGHS facilities and how to enroll in the scheme if you do.
Answers to Common Questions Regarding CGHS
There are many common questions regarding the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) that people often ask. Some of these questions include: “What is CGHS and who is eligible for it?” “What services are covered under CGHS?” “What is the process for enrolling in CGHS?” “How can I find a CGHS dispensary or hospital near me?” “Can I use CGHS services outside of my city or state?” “What documents do I need to carry for availing CGHS services?” “What are the charges for CGHS services?” These questions and many others can be answered by referring to the official CGHS website or by contacting your nearest CGHS office.
Who is entitled to CGHS facilities?
- All Central Govt. employees and their dependent family members residing in CGHS covered areas.
- Central Govt Pensioners and their eligible family members getting the pension from Central Civil Estimates
- Sitting and Ex-Members of Parliament
- Ex-Governors & Lieutenant Governors,
- Freedom Fighters
- Ex-Vice Presidents
- Sitting and Ex-Judges of Supreme Court & High Courts
- Employees and pensioners of certain autonomous organizations in Delhi
- Journalists (in Delhi) accredited with PIB (for OPD & at RML Hospital)
- Delhi Police Personnel in Delhi only
- Railway Board employees
- Post and Telegraph Department employees
Other CGHS Rules as FAQ:
- CGHS Rule – Individual Plastic Card issued to Dependent
- CGHS Rule – In how many cities CGHS is presently operational?
- CGHS Rules – Who is responsible for the deletion of the names of ineligible dependents?
- CGHS Rules – Current Updates should be provided in cards
- CGHS Rules – Age limit for sons/daughters as dependents in CGHS Card?
- CGHS Rules – CGHS Dependent Age
Eligible persons for CGHS facilities include Central Government employees and their dependent family members residing in CGHS covered areas, Central Government Pensioners and their eligible family members getting the pension from Central Civil Estimates, Sitting and Ex-Members of Parliament, Ex-Governors & Lieutenant Governors, Freedom Fighters, Ex-Vice Presidents, Sitting and Ex-Judges of Supreme Court & High Courts, Employees and pensioners of certain autonomous organizations in Delhi, Journalists (in Delhi) accredited with PIB (for OPD & at RML Hospital), Delhi Police Personnel in Delhi only, Railway Board employees, and Post and Telegraph Department employees.
Yes, Central Government Pensioners and their eligible family members getting the pension from Central Civil Estimates are entitled to CGHS facilities.
CGHS provides a wide range of medical facilities such as inpatient care, outpatient care, preventive health check-ups, diagnostic services, referral services to government hospitals, and more.