Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Subscription (Contribution) Rates as per 7th Pay Commission
“PENSION AND CGHS FACILITY IS THE BIG ASSET FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT PENSIONERS AND FAMILY PENSIONERS”
The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is a cashless scheme for central government employees, pensioners and their family members (dependents). Retired central government employees can join in CGHS at any time as a lifetime member or for a particular period.
Calculation of CGHS Life Time Subscription for Pensioners
Choice is with the individual. One can apply for Life time card by paying 10 years contribution together or one can apply for one year, two years etc. [Click to read continue]
Monthly Contribution for availing CGHS facility as per 7th CPC :
| Sl.No. | Corresponding pay levels in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC | Contribution |
| 1. | Pay Matrix Level: 1 to 5 | Rs. 250 per month |
| 2. | Pay Matrix Level: 6 | Rs. 450 per month |
| 3. | Pay Matrix Level: 7 to 11 | Rs. 650 per month |
| 4. | Pay Matrix Level: 12 & above | Rs. 1000 per month |
The CGHS Subscription Old Rates with effect from 1st June 2009 (Grade Pay as per 6th CPC) with monthly subscription details are given below…
| Sl.No. | GP as per 6th CPC | Contribution |
| 1. | Upto 1650 | Rs. 50 per month |
| 2. | Rs.1800, 1900, 2000, 2400 and 2800 | Rs. 125 per month |
| 3. | Rs.4200 | Rs. 225 per month |
| 4. | Rs.4600, 4800, 5400 and 6600 | Rs. 325 per month |
| 5. | Rs.7600 and above | Rs. 500 per month |
The monthly subscription is five times for Pay Matrix Level 1 to Level 5 as per 7th CPC comparison to 6th CPC. Pensioners should pay their subscription lifetime and also yearly base. Monthly Contribution for availing CGHS facility as per 7th CPC and 6th CPC are given above. Government orders on the subject of a revision of rates of subscription under Central Government Health Scheme as per 7th CPC issued on 9th and 13th January 2017. [Click to view orders]