Extension of CGHS facilities to the retired employees of Indian Council for Cultural Relations

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare CGHS (P) Section extends CGHS facilities to the retired employees of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) . They will be entitled to OPD facilities and medicines from CGHS dispensaries in Delhi/NCR and treatment at CGHS empanelled hospitals

Delegation of powers to Heads of Offices for treatment availed in emergency circumstances

Delegation of powers to Heads of Offices for treatment availed in emergency circumstances

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an OM permitting the Heads of Office not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Govt. of India who may decide the cases of medical claims in respect of treatment obtained in emergency at private hospital/private nursing home/private clinics

Higher CGHS Contribution applies only from the date of order of Promotion / MACP

Higher CGHS Contribution applies only from the date of order of Promotion / MACP

Clarification of CGHS regarding deduction of CGHS contribution from the date of order for promotion or MACP. Department of Health and Family Welfare has clarified that there is no need for deducting CGHS contribution with retrospective effect in case of MACP or promotion was ordered retrospectively