How to Check CGHS Hospital Empanelment Status Online

If you are a CGHS beneficiary, one of the most important things to verify before visiting a private hospital is whether the hospital is currently empanelled under CGHS. Hospital empanelment changes from time to time, and relying on old lists or verbal confirmation can lead to reimbursement problems later.

This guide explains how to check the CGHS hospital empanelment status online, step by step, using the official CGHS website.

Why Checking Empanelment Status Is Important

Before we get into the steps, it helps to understand why this check matters:

CGHS reimbursement is allowed only for empanelled hospitals
Some hospitals may be empanelled only for specific procedures
Empanelment status can expire, be renewed, or be suspended
Hospitals empanelled in one city may not be empanelled in another

A quick online check can save you a lot of trouble later.

Official Source for CGHS Empanelled Hospital List

The only reliable and up-to-date source is the official website of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).

⚠️ Do not depend on old PDFs, WhatsApp forwards, or hospital assurances alone.

Step-by-Step: How to Check CGHS Hospital Empanelment Status Online

Step 1: Open the CGHS Official Website

Go to the official CGHS website using any browser on your computer or mobile phone.

Step 2: Navigate to “CGHS Empanelled Hospitals”

On the homepage:

Look for the “Beneficiaries” or “Empanelled Hospitals” section
Click on “CGHS Empanelled Hospitals”

This link takes you to the official hospital database.

Step 3: Select Your City

You will see a drop-down menu:

Select the CGHS city where you are taking treatment
(Example: Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, etc.)

Empanelment is city-specific, so always choose the correct city.

Step 4: Choose Hospital Type (Optional)

Some pages allow you to filter by:

Hospital
Diagnostic Centre
Eye Centre
Dental Clinic

Select the appropriate option if available.

Step 5: Search for the Hospital Name

You can now:

Scroll through the list or
Use the search box to type the hospital name

Once found, click on the hospital name to view details.

Step 6: Check Empanelment Details Carefully

The hospital details page usually shows:

Empanelment status (Active / Valid)
Validity period (From – To date)
Approved specialties or procedures
Contact address and phone number

👉 Make sure the empanelment is valid on the date of treatment.

How to Check If a Specific Treatment Is Covered

Some hospitals are:

Empanelled only for selected procedures
Not authorised for all treatments

To avoid issues:

Check the specialty / procedure list shown against the hospital
If unsure, confirm with:
- The hospital CGHS desk
- Your CGHS Wellness Centre

What If the Hospital Is Not Empanelled?

If the hospital does not appear in the list or shows expired empanelment:

Treatment may be treated as non-empanelled
Reimbursement may be restricted or rejected
You may need special permission in emergency cases

In such cases, always:

Contact your CGHS Wellness Centre first
Keep all medical documents safely

Common Mistakes Beneficiaries Should Avoid

❌ Assuming empanelment based on old PDFs
❌ Not checking city-wise empanelment
❌ Ignoring validity dates
❌ Assuming all treatments are covered once hospital is empanelled

Quick Tip for CGHS Beneficiaries

Before admission or costly procedures:

Take a screenshot or printout of the hospital’s empanelment page
Keep it with your medical records for future reference

Final Words

Checking CGHS hospital empanelment status takes just a few minutes but can save you from major reimbursement issues later. Make it a habit to verify the status every time, especially for private hospitals and planned treatments.

If you regularly use CGHS services, this is one check you should never skip.