CGHS APPLICATION
CGHS update: Central govt employees have to mandatorily apply for new CGHS card online, how to apply, rules, documents needed
CGHS rule update for central govt employees: Serving central government employees have to mandatorily apply for a new CGHS card online, the OM said. A central government employee can visit www.cghs.nic.in to generate a temporary reference number. How can a central government employee apply for a new CGHS card. What are the documents needed to apply for a CGHS card? Who can be considered as family members to get CGHS benefits? All you need to know about how to apply for a CGHS card online.
View: How ABDM could revolutionise India's healthcare system
India's healthcare system aims to improve care outcomes through the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. ABDM facilitates seamless access to medical histories, personalized treatments, and expanded healthcare access. Challenges include inadequate digitization and the need to build trust in digital health systems.
EPF joint declaration: List of acceptable documents required to make corrections, updations in UAN profile
Correction, updations to EPF account: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made changes to the standard operating procedure (SOP) for collecting joint declarations to address inaccuracies in members' and employers' Universal Account Number (UAN) profiles. Here is a look at more details regarding making changes to one’s EPF account’s UAN profile.
Central govt employees, pensioners: Rates of CGHS packages revised; full list of CGHS treatments, new rates, eligibility
Central govt employees, pensioners: The rates of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) for general surgery have been revised. What are new charges of CGHS facilities? Where will the new CGHS rates will be applicable? All central govt employees and central govt pensioners must know.
Central government employees, pensioners: How to apply for CGHS online and offline, know CGHS charges
Under CGHS, central government employees and central government pensioners and their family members can get quality healthcare facilities at reasonable rates. To get the benefits under CGHS, a central government employee needs to make a CGHS card. How can a central government employee or a central government pensioner register for CGHS facilities? Are CGHS facilities free of cost? What are charges do you need to pay to avail of CGHS facilities?
SC pulls up Centre over rising disparity in pvt-govt medical expenses, says "act or we will implement CGHS rates"
The Supreme Court criticized the Indian government for the stark contrast in medical costs between public and private facilities, citing citizens' fundamental right to healthcare. The court urged the Centre to implement 14-year-old rules establishing standard rates for treatments in consultation with states. If a resolution isn't found, the court warned of considering the petitioner's plea to enforce CGHS-prescribed standardized rates.
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Grant of fixed medical allowance for pensioners, family pensioners under NPS
This announcement was via an office memorandum dated December 6, 2023 by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
How to make changes to EPF account details: Documents required to update, correct name, gender, date of birth, marital status
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued new standard operating procedure (SOP) via a circular. The new SOP will allow the EPF member to update 11 profile-related parameters.
Centre-run hospitals asked to prescribe generic medicines only: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
The government aims to open 10,000 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) by March to improve the common man's access to generic medicines, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told the Lok Sabha on Friday. Till June 30, 9,512 PMBJKs have been opened across the country.
How to update/change date of birth in Aadhaar
Anyone can apply for an Aadhaar, from a newborn to an elderly person. The majority of financial institutions now view Aadhaar as a crucial document.
Central govt employees: Guidelines issued for treatment and billing by CGHS empanelled hospitals
The Central Government Health Scheme provides comprehensive health care facilities for central government employees and pensioners and their dependents residing in CGHS covered cities. The ministry’s office memorandum also issued detailed guidelines related to treatment and billing in respect of CGHS beneficiaries
Centre promoting use of digital life certificates for pensioners through latest face recognition tech
According to this facility, the identity of a person is established through face recognition technique using Aadhaar platform and a digital life certificate (DLC) gets generated. The minister lauded the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare for creation of 25 lakh DLCs for central government pensioners in 20 days of a nationwide campaign.
How govt pensioner can switch from fixed medical allowance to OPD facility
According to the new instructions, if a pensioner or family pensioner receiving FMA wants to use the CGHS OPD facility, he or she should apply to the pension disbursing bank for FMA cancellation.
Centre issues fresh CGHS guidelines for pensioners to avail OPD facility
As per the existing instructions, pensioners or family pensioners residing in an area not covered by CGHS have the option to avail of fixed medical allowance (FMA) of Rs 1,000 per month in lieu of OPD facility under CGHS.
Revamped CGHS website launched, beneficiaries can seek expert advice directly
The minister said the launch of the revamped CGHS website linked with a mobile app is an important and timely step towards catering to India's increasing digital penetration. "The website has several updated features which shall hugely benefit more than 40 lakh beneficiaries (both in-service and retired personnel) with real-time information from the convenience of their homes," Mandaviya stated.
EPF members can take up to Rs 1 lakh medical advance for emergency hospitalisation including covid
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), via a circular dated June 1, 2021, has streamlined the process of granting medical advance in case of emergency hospitalisation on account of serious life-threatening diseases including novel coronavirus pandemic.
Private hospitals ready as next phase of Covid vaccination starts today
Registration for the next phase of vaccination will open at 9:00 am on Monday at www.cowin.gov.in.
Registration for next phase of COVID-19 vaccination on Co-WIN2.0 portal will open on March 1
Citizens will be able to register and book an appointment for vaccination, anytime and anywhere, using the Co-WIN 2.0 portal or through other IT applications such as Arogya Setu.
COVID-19 vaccine: Private hospitals can charge up to Rs 250 per dose
"Rs 250 will be the ceiling -- Rs 150 cost of vaccine plus Rs 100 service charge. This arrangement will remain effective till further orders," a source said.
DDA to retain the existing rates for additional FAR till June 30
The authority has also approved the TOD policy and it will now be sent to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for consideration and final notification.
Private hospitals empanelled under CGHS will charge fixed rates
The Delhi government last month issued an order fixing the cost of a COVID-19 isolation bed in any private hospital in the range of Rs 8,000-10,000 and an ICU bed with ventilator at Rs 15,000-18,000 per day.
How to apply for Aadhaar card without documents
Aadhaar card is an important document. To apply for Aadhaar card, you must have valid ID proof and address proof. However, you can still apply for Aadhaar card if you do not have the required documents. Here are two ways to apply for Aadhaar card.
Modicare: Govt sets rates for 1,354 treatment packages to implement Ayushman Bharat scheme
The government issued a 205-page draft Model Tender document on Wednesday, taking the Prime Minister’s ambitious heath protection scheme a step closer to implementation.
Government to launch mobile app for retiring government employees
The mobile app will be extending to the mobile handset all services meant for the pensioner which are currently available on the portal of the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare, it said.
Niti Aayog's healthcare PPP needs clarity: Hospitals
Niti Aayog’s proposal pushes for PPPs focussed on cancers, heart conditions and respiratory tract diseases in non-metros.
Private hospitals 'fleecing' patients for cardiac stents: CIC
CIC said mere capping of stent prices will not end the exploitation of the patients, govt should consider capping the cost of entire operation.
How ministries are using suggestions from PMO-prompted study to address citizen grievances
The study identified the top 20 grievance-prone ministries and departments, and zeroed in on the most frequent types of complaints.
Soon, cancer medicines, stents to be cheaper
After the feedback, the health ministry decided to extend CGHS kind of mechanism to cancer medicines and stents for other consumers also, the official said.
Private hospitals to stop CGHS cashless scheme from March 7
The Central Government Health Service has announced withdrawal of cashless medical service in private hospitals empanelled with the CGHS scheme from March 7.
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