7th PAY COMMISSION NEWS - CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES NEWS

CGHS issued guidelines for issue of medicines to CGHS beneficiaries from CGHS Wellness Centres for Chronic illness S 11011/2/2014-CGHS (P) Government of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare CGHS (Policy) Division Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi Dated; the 28th March, 2014 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Guidelines for issue of medicines to CGHS beneficiaries from CGHS Wellness Centres - reg. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s O.M No.S.11011/8/99-CGHS (P) dated 13.10.1999 vide which CMO in-charge of CGHS dispensaries have been permitted to issue medicines for a maximum period of 3 (three) months at a time against a valid prescription of Government specialist to CGHS beneficiaries suffering from chronic illness like diabetes, tuberculosis, heart ailment, hypertension, I.H.D, epilepsy etc. 2. This Ministry has been receiving representations from beneficiaries regarding the requirement of fresh consultation with Government specialist every three months for re-issue of...

Medical Emergency Conditions Included Under The Purview of CGHS Act CGHS Emergency Treatment List of Emergency Conditions The medical emergency conditions included under the purview of CGHS Act are enlisted below:

24 private hospitals refuse CGHS benefits The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has suspended empanelment and issued show cause notices to five hospitals for disregarding Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) cards. The empanelment of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute at Faidabad, Delhi Heart and Lung Institute, M.S. Ramaiah Memorial Institutes and Fortis Jaipur has been suspended for six months. Fortis group of hospitals, Moolchand, National Heart Institute, Narayana Hrudayalaya, KIMS and Yashodha Hospitals are among the 24 private hospitals that have decided to discontinue credit facilities to the eligible categories of CGHS beneficiaries.

Re-Conciliation Schedule for Empanelled Hospitals/Diagnostic Centres under CGHS Delhi/NCR. Venue:- R.K. Puram, Sector-12, CGHS, Hospital Cell, New Delhi. Sr. No. Name of the Hospital Date Time 1 Artemis Medicare Services Limited. Gurgaon 21.10.2013 11.00 AM to 12.30 PM 21.10.2013 11.00 AM to 12.30 PM 2 Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad. 21.10.2013 2.00 PM to 3.30 PM 3 B.L. Kapur Memorial Hospital, Pusa Road, 22.10.2013 11.00 AM to 12.30 PM 4 Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre, 22.10.2013 2.00 PM to 3.30 PM 5 City-X-ray & Scan Clinic Pvt. Ltd. 23.10.2013 11.00 AM to 12.30 PM 6 Delhi Heart and Lung Institute. 23.10.2013 2.00 PM to 3.30 PM 7 Fortis Hospital Noida. 24.10.2013 11.00 AM to 12.30 PM 8 Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhal Hospital, Vasant Kunj. 24.10.2013 2.00 PM to 3.30 PM 9 Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar 25.10.2013 11.00 AM to 12.30 PM 10 Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, 25.10.2013 2.00 PM to 3.30 PM 1...

Promotion Vacancy Position of Group 'C' employees working in Central Government Health Scheme, Delhi as on 1.10.2012 Central Government Health Scheme, under Ministry of Family Welfare has issued latest promotion vacancy position of group 'C' staff working under CGHS, Delhi. There are nearly sixty categories of employees working in CGHS, Delhi. The current position of each category and its sanctioned strength with vacant position are also highlighted... Sl. No. Category Scale of Pay (Revised Scale) Sanctioned Strength In Position Vacant   1 Liaison Officer 9300-34800 + GP 4200 001 Nil 001 Revival 2 Senior Refractionist 9300-34800 + GP 4200 002 Nil 002 Revival 3 Dietician 9300-34800 + GP 4200 001 Nil 001 Revival 4 Store Officer 9300-34800 + GP 4200 002 Nil 002 Revival 5 Family Welfare Extension Educator> 9300-34800 + GP 4200 001 Nil 001 Revival 6 Family Planning Welfare Worker 5200-20200 + GP 2800 001 Nil 001 ...

Promotion Vacancy Position of Group 'C' employees working in Central Government Health Scheme, Delhi as on 1.10.2012 Central Government Health Scheme, under Ministry of Family Welfare has issued lastest promotion vacancy position of group 'C' staff working under CGHS, Delhi. There are nearly sixty categories of employees working in CGHS, Delhi. The current position of each category and its sanctioned strength with vacant position are also highlighted... Sl. No. Category Scale of Pay (Revised Scale) Sanctioned Strength In Position Vacant   1 Liaison Officer 9300-34800 + GP 4200 001 Nil 001 Revival 2 Senior Refractionist 9300-34800 + GP 4200 002 Nil 002 Revival 3 Dietician 9300-34800 + GP 4200 001 Nil 001 Revival 4 Store Officer 9300-34800 + GP 4200 002 Nil 002 Revival 5 Family Welfare Extension Educator> 9300-34800 + GP 4200 001 Nil 001 Revival 6 Family Planning Welfare Worker 5200-20200 + GP 2800 001 Nil 001 ...

Empanelment of private hospitals (including dental clinics and eve care centres) & Imaging Centre under CGHS Jabalpur. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR CENTRAL GOVT. HEALTH SCHEME 1544/A NAPIER TOWN JABALPUR No.6-8/13-Estt/CGHS/JBP/ 2101-13 Dated:-24.07.2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Empanelment of private hospitals (including dental clinics and eve care centres) & Imaging Centre under CGHS Jabalpur. In reference to (I) the Ministry of Health & F.W. O.M. No. S.11011/23/2009-CGHS D.II/ Hospital Cell(Part IX) dated 14.02.2013 vide which the 'Continuous Empanelment Scheme' for private hospitals and diagnostic centres under CGHS was revived and (ii) Dte. General of CGHS Office Order No. S.11045/23/2013/CG HS D-ll(HEC)/CGHS(P)/(Pt.) dated 15.07.2013, vide which powers for empanelment & issuance of notifications have been delegated to all the ADs/JDs in respect of their respective CGHS cities, a li...

Green light HPS laser fibre for Laser Prostactomy permitted under CGHS / CS(MA) Rules… Approval for Photo selective Vaporization of Prostate (PVP) Surgery using Green Light HPS Fibre (Angled Delivery Device) to be used with HPS Laser System 120 watt (AMS) under CGHS/CS(MA) Rules regarding; F.No.25-09/2013-14/CGHS/Hospital Cell/CGHS(P) Government of India Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Department of Health & Family Welfare Maulana Azad Road, Nirman Bhawan New Delhi-110 108 dated 8th August, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Approval for Photo selective Vaporization of Prostate (PVP) Surgery using Green Light HPS Fibre (Angled Delivery Device) to be used with HPS Laser System 120 watt (AMS) under CGHS/CS(MA) Rules regarding; With reference to the above mentioned subject the undersigned is directed to state that this Ministry has been receiving requests for grant of permission for Green light HPS laser fibre for Laser Prostactomy. The matter has been examined in consultation...

CGHS facilities to permanently disabled dependent brother of a CGHS beneficiary, without any age-limit–CGHS Orders. Department of Health & Family Welfare issued orders on extension of CGHS facilities to permanently disabled dependent brother of a CGHS beneficiary without any age limit… The order is reproduced under for your information… Government of India Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Department of Health & Family Welfare Nirman Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road New Delhi 110 108 No. S 11011/13/2012-CGHS (P) Dated the 25th July, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Extension of CGHS facilities to permanently disabled dependent brother of a CGHS beneficiary - reg . The undersigned is directed to state that dependent brother of a Central Government employee is presently entitled for CGHS coverage upto the age of becoming a major. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has been receiving requests from CGHS beneficiaries for removal of the upper age-limit in the case of disabled ...

Suspension of CGHS empanelment of 'Saket City Hospital, New Delhi – Department of Health & Family Welfare issued orders to alert to discharge immediately from the hospital within seven days. The complete order has been reproduced and given below for your information… Government of India Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Department of Health & Family Welfare Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi CGHS Division No. S-11030/4/2013-CGHS (P) Dated the 13th September, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Suspension of empanelment of 'Saket City Hospital, New Delhi' from the list of Hospitals / Centres empanelled under CGHS - reg. The undersigned is directed to state that CGHS has empanelled private hospitals in various CGHS covered cities to provide inpatient healthcare facilities to its beneficiaries. Empanelment of the private hospitals is done under a contractual agreement between the Government of India and the private hospital on mutually agreed terms and conditions. 2. T...

Government of India Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Department of Health & Family Welfare Nirman Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road New Delhi 110 108 No. 4-2/2006-C&P/CGHS (P) Dated the 9th July, 2013 NOTIFICATION Sub: Merger of 19 Postal Dispensaries presently functioning in 12 CGHS covered cities with CGHS. In pursuance of the decision taken by the Government on recommendations of Sixth Pay Commission, the following 19 (nineteen) Postal Dispensaries presently functioning in 12 (twelve) CGHS covered cities. i.e., Ahmadabad (3), Bhopal (1), Bhubaneswar (1), Dehradun (1), Guwahati (2), Jaipur (2), Jammu (1), Jabalpur(1), Lucknow (3), Pune (2), Ranchi (1) and Shillong (1) are hereby merged with the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). 2. All serving employees and pensioners of Department of Posts (DoP) and Department of Telecom (DoT) who are residing/settled in the above 12 cities and are beneficiaries of the 19 Postal Dispensaries shall now be covered under CGHS and the...

No: S.11045/23/2013-CGHS D.II/HEC/CGHS(P) Government of India Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Department of Health & Family Welfare Maulana Azad Road, Nirman Bhawan New Delhi 110 108 dated the 17th May, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Empanelment of private hospitals (including dental clinics) and diagnostic centres under CGHS Delhi & NCR In continuation of this Ministry’s Office Memorandum of even no. dated 30.4.2013 on the above mentioned subject, the undersigned is directed to convey that in addition to the list of the hospitals (including dental clinics), diagnostic laboratories and Imaging Centres already empanelled, the hospitals (including dental clinics), diagnostic laboratories and Imaging Centres as per the list attached have also been empanelled under the continuous empanelment scheme under CGHS in Delhi & NCR. The newly empanelled hospitals (including dental clinics), diagnostic laboratories and Imaging Centres may be treated as included in the exis...

PERMISSIONS FOR TREATMENT IN PRIVATE CGHS EMPANELLED HOSPITALS / CENTRES In emergency who are all entitled to get treatment at Pvt Empanelled Hospital..? 1. From where can I get the Specialist consultation as I am suffering from Diabetes and heart disease Either the Visiting Specialist in WC ( by Appointment ) Or In CGHS Wings of Safdarjang Hospital and Dr. RML Hospital in Delhi Or Specialists of any Govt. Organizations in Delhi and other cities Or Specialists of Pvt Empanelled Hospitals of satellite towns in NCR region upon referrals by CMO I/c of WC 2. I am entitled for Direct Consultation and Nursing Home facility at Govt Hospitals, Can I go directly for consultation at Govt. hospitals Yes with prior appointment 3. I am entitled for Direct Consultation and Nursing Home facility at Govt Hospitals, Can I go directly for consultation at pvt empanelled Hospitals No. Except the Specialists of Pvt Empanelled Hospitals of satellite towns in NCR region upon referrals by CM...

CGHS HELP DESK : CGHS beneficiaries may contact by phone for Information about CGHS and for Grievances CGHS HELP DESK CGHS beneficiaries may contact CGHS HELP DESK by phone for Information about CGHS and for Grievances CGHS HELP DESK operates on all working days from 8A.M. to 8 P.M. Tel No. 011-23387803 Medical officers on emergency duty at the following Wellness Centers shall attend to queries from callers between 8 PM to 8 AM and on Sundays and Gazetted holidays. 1. South Avenue Wellness Centre, 153, South Avenue, New Delhi-11 Telephone No. 23013490   2. North Avenue Wellness Centre, 31, North Avenue, New Delhi-1, Telephone No. 23094420 3. Zakir Husain Road Wellness Centre, CGHS Building, Dr. Z.H.Road, New Delhi Telephone No. 23383724 4. Telegraph Lane Wellness Centre, 18-E, Telegraph Lane, New Delhi Telephone No. 23326601 5. Kirigsways Camp Wellness Centre, CGHS Disp, KWC No. 60, New Police Line, Kingsway Camp, Delhi . Telephone No.27459411 6. Tim arpur Wellness Cent...

No: S.11031/03/2012-13/CGHS (HEC)/CGHS(P) Government of India Ministiy of Health & Family Welfare Department of Health & Family Welfare Maulana Azad Road, Nirman Bhawan New Delhi - 110 108, dated the 9th April 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Regarding empanelment of Kalra Hospital, Kirtinagar, New Delhi under CGHS, Delhi. With reference to the above mentioned matter the undersigned is directed to draw attention to the Office Memorandum of even number dated 18.12.2012 vide which Kalra Hospital, Kirtinagar, New Delhi was removed from the list of empanelled hospitals under CGHS, Delhi till further orders, In response to the representations received, an inspection of Kalra Hospital, Kirtinagar, New Delhi was carried out on 20.03.2013 by a team of officers led by Addl. Director, CGHS(HQ) to ascertain whether the deficiencies pointed out in the earlier inspection were rectified or not. 2. Based on the findings of the inspection report, empanelment of the above hospital under CG...

CGHS Facilities Enhanced for PIB Accredited Media Persons The Government of India has liberalized the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) facilities for PIB accredited media persons. All facilities available to the PIB accredited journalists will now also be available to their eligible dependent family members. The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has streamlined the procedure making it easier for media persons to avail of facilities in empanelled private and Government hospitals. Media persons can now get OPD consultation from any Government hospital and procure the medicines through the concerned CGHS Wellness Centres. Media persons can also get treatment at any of the empanelled hospitals on the basis of the CGHS card issued to them. Empanelled hospitals will charge only the CGHS rates for the facilities for which they are empanelled. The necessity of permission letter for investigations has been done away with and CGHS beneficiaries can get investigations done at emp...

FAQ on Central Government Health Scheme : More questions clarified as FAQ Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued clarifications in the respect of Central Government Health Scheme in the form of FAQ. Lot of questions and answers is given with detailed references, certainly it could be very useful for the both sides of employees and Department authorities. FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS ABOUT CGHS Who are entitled for CGHS facilities All Central Govt. employees and their dependant family members residing in CGHS covered areas.  Central Govt Pensioners and their eligible family members getting pension from Central Civil Estimates  Sitting and Ex-Members of Parliament  Ex-Governors & Lt. 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...