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CGHS beneficiaries aged 75 years & above and consultation through Video Conferencing for AYUSH system

CGHS treating Ayurvedic physician मि.सं.1-20/2023 /सीजीएचएस /सं.नि.आयुश) 1/3620026/ 2023 F. No.S-11011/ 90/ 2016- CGHS/ (HEC)/ AYUSH/Pt-II. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Directorate General of CGHS Office of the Director, CGHS CGHS Bhawan, R.K Puram Sec-13, New Delhi-66 Dated: /09/2023 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Clarification on the referral for CGHS beneficiaries aged 75 years & above and consultation through Video Conferencing for AYUSH system-reg. With reference to the above mentioned subject the undersigned is directed to draw the attention to Office Memorandum vide F.No. Z.15025/ 35/ 2019/ DIR/ CGHS/ CGHS(P) dated 29.05.2019 & 27.06.2019 and clarified that the referral for 75 years and above and consultation through Video Conferencing for AYUSH system is not appropriate since as per Ayurvedic literature, many procedures are contra-indicated after 75 years of age and in certain disease conditions also. Moreover, to examine the physical condition of...

CGHS beneficiaries – Clarifications regarding treatment at government hospitals

  Z15025/18/2020/01 R/CGHS Government of India Min. of Health & Family Welfare Department of Health Directorate General of CGHS 545-A Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi. Dated the 9th October , 2020 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Clarification regarding treatment of CGHS beneficiaries at government hospitals – regarding With reference to the above subject the undersigned is directed to state that this Ministry is in receipt of several representations seeking clarifications about treatment at government hospitals. In this regard attention is drawn to Office memorandum No. S-11012/1/91-CGHS(P) (Vol.I) dt 18.03.1992 vide which guidelines regarding settlement of Claims were issued and to convey the approval of competent authority for issue of the following clarifications regarding treatment at government hospitals: Also check: Emergency treatment in Central Government Health Scheme CGHS empanelled Hospitals CGHS beneficiaries have the option to avail Consultation f...

CGHS – Reimbursement of cost of OPD Medicines Special Sanction in view of COVID-19 till 31st December 2020

  CGHS Z 15025/12/2020 /DIR/CGHS Government of India Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Directorate General of CGHS Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi Dated the 30th September, 2020. OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Reimbursement of cost of OPD Medicines: Special Sanction in view of COVID-19- till 31st December 2020- regarding In view of the Corona Virus Disease ( COVID-19 ), all out efforts are made by the Government to contain its impact by instituting measures at community as well as at individual level. 2. In this regard the undersigned is directed to draw attention is the OM of even number dated 27.03.2020, 29.04.2020, 29.05.2020 and 24th August 2020 vide which an option has been provided to CGHS beneficiaries getting medicines for Chronic diseases, to purchase medicines based on the prescription held (prescribed by CGHS Medical Officers/ CGHS Specialists /other Govt. Specialists/ Specialist of empanelled hospital) till 30th September 2020, irrespective of Non...

Emergency treatment in Central Government Health Scheme CGHS empanelled Hospitals

  No.S.11011/29/ 2019-EHS Government of India Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare Department of Health & Family Welfare Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi – 110 108 Dated: the 13th September,2019 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Emergency treatment in CGHS empanelled Hospitals The extant instructions under CGHS provide that under emergency conditions, a CGHS beneficiary can get admission in any CGHS empanelled Hospital without any prior permission. It has, however, been brought to the notice that the Hospitals deny admission or insist on referral memo from CGHS Wellness Centre even in emergency conditions. 2. In accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement between the CGHS empanelled Hospital and the Government of India, refusal to provide treatment to bonafied CGHS beneficiaries in emergency cases and other eligible categories of beneficiaries on credit basis, without valid ground, would attract disqualification for continuation of empanelment. 3. It is...

KVS: EXTENSION OF CGHS FACILITIES TO KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN RETIRED EMPLOYEES

KVS: Extension of CGHS facilities to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan retired employees CGHS Facilities to Retired Employees of KVS Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan 18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg New Delhi 110 016 F.11086/01/2012-KVS(HQ)/Admn.II/291-338 Dated: 13-03-2019 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:   Extension of CGHS facilities to the retired employees of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) – matter regarding. Ministry of HRD, vide letter No.F3-5/2011-UT-2 dated:13-03-2019 has conveyed the approval of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare O.M.No.S.11016/8/2015-CGHS (P) dated 06.03.2019 vide which Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has extended the implementation of CGHS facilities to all the retired employees of KVS, who were having CGHS cards while in service, in all CGHS covered Cities, on the same terms and conditions on which retired employees of KVS were extended CGHS facilities in Delhi/NCR vide Ministry of Health & Family Welfare OM date...

TREATMENT OF CRITICALLY ILL CGHS BENEFICIARIES /CGHS BENEFICIARIES UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR CANCER

Government of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare   Department of Health & Family Welfare   Directorate General of CGHS Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi 110 011 Dated the 30th January, 2019 No Z 1502511012019/DIR/CGHS OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: – Advisory to HCOs empanelled under CGHS regarding treatment of critically ill CGHS beneficiaries /CGHS beneficiaries undergoing treatment for Cancer. With reference to the above mentioned subject all the HCOs empanelled under CGHS are hereby advised to take special care of critically ill CGHS beneficiaries /CGHS beneficiaries undergoing treatment for Cancer seeking healthcare facilities in your institution as they require special attention. All possible assistance and care may be provided to them. You are also advised to keep track of the new guidelines issued by CGHS from time to time and comply with the guidelines. (Dr. Atul Prakash)   Director, CGHS Source:   cghs Government of India Ministry of Hea...

GUIDELINES REGARDING MERGER OF 33 POSTAL DISPENSARIES WITH CGHS

Guidelines for merger of 33 Postal Dispensaries with CGHS + DoP Order dated 25.01.2019 Government of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Department of Health & Family Welfare Directorate General of CGHS Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi 110 011 No S.11011/01/2016/CGHS-III Dated the 25th January, 2019 OFFICE ORDER Subject: –   Guidelines regarding Merger of 33 Postal dispensaries with CGHS With reference to the above subject reference is invited to the Order no. S.11011/01//2016-CGHS-III-EHS dated 21.12.2018 vide which orders have been issued for takeover of 33 postal dispensaries by CGHS. In this regard a communication No 2-3/2009-Medical dated the 23rd January 2019 from Assistant Director (Medical) Department of Posts has been received vide which it was clarified that the budget for the current financial year has already been allocated to the Circles (subordinate offices) in connection with Postal Dispensaries and hence, Department of Posts agrees to bear the exp...

ENHANCEMENT IN AGE OF CONTRACTUAL DOCTORS FROM 67 YEARS TO 70 YEARS FOR CONTRACTUAL ENGAGEMENT IN CGHS DELHI

Increase Age Limit from 67 to 70 for Doctors in CGHS Retirement Age 67 years to 70 years of contractual doctors – CGHS Delhi Enhancement in age of contractual doctors from 67 years to 70 years for contractual engagement in CGHS Delhi F.No.4-07/2018/CGHS/GE GOVT OF INDIA OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR C.G.H.S. (HQ), Estt(G0 Section) Sector-12, Rama Kraishna Puram, New Delhi – 110022 Date: 21.1.2019 Sub:   Enhancement in age of contractual doctors from 67 years to 70 years for contractual engagement in CGHS Delhi reg In continuation to this office letter of even no. dated 12.12.2018 it is informed that the age limit for contractual engagements of doctors in CGHS is enhanced from 67 years to 70 years. Those medical officer who have completed 67 years of age but are less than 69 of years as on 31.01 .2019 may apply a fresh to this office by 3 1.01 .2019 either by post or by hand. sd/- Additional Director Central Government Health Scheme Delhi

PRESCRIPTION SLIP OF CGHS BENEFICIARIES

Prescription slip of CGHS beneficiaries File No.Misc-83/2018 Government of India Office of the Additional Director C.G.H.S(HQ) New Delhi -110022 Dated 17-12-2018 Office Memorandum It is observed that in most of the empanelled HCOs, specialist does not put signature and rubber stamp on the prescription slip during consultation, due to which CGHS beneficiaries suffer a lot of problem in seeking endorsement of the advised procedure/investigation & procurement of medicines from CMO i/c of CGHS WC. Therefore, you are directed to issue instruction to all specialist/ doctors working in your hospital that they must put their Stamp with name speciality & MCI/DMC Registration No. below their signature on the prescription slip of CGHS beneficiaries to enable them to get endorsement of procedure/investigation & procurement of medicines from CMO i/c of CGHS WC easily and to make referral system hassle free issued by Ministry’s OM Z 15025 / 117 /2017/DIR/CGHS dated 15.1.2018. ...

NON-PRACTICING ALLOWANCE OF GOVERNMENT DOCTORS – LOKSABHA

Non-Practicing allowance of Government Doctors – Loksabha GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1960 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21sT DECEMBER, 2018 NON-PRACTICING ALLOWANCE OF GOVERNMENT DOCTORS 1960. SHRI MD. BADARUDDOZA KHAN: Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: (a) whether the doctors of Government hospitals are doing private practice despite taking non-practicing allowance, if so, the reaction of the Government thereto indicating the number of the doctors doing private practice across the country including West Bengal; (b) whether any steps are being taken by the Government to control it, if so, the details thereof; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY) (a): Health being a state subject, information pertaining to the doctors doing private prac...

LOK SABHA: PROCEDURAL IMPEDIMENTS OF CGHS BENEFICIARIES

Lok Sabha: Procedural Impediments of CGHS Beneficiaries GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 780 ANSWERED ON: 14.12.2018 Procedural Impediments of CGHS Beneficiaries JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Government has made it mandatory for the CGHS beneficiaries who have been referred to CGHS empanelled hospitals, to report back to the concerned wellness centre to endorse investigations advised by the specialists at empanelled hospitals and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has taken note of inconvenience and harassment being faced by CGHS beneficiaries who have to visit dispensaries time and again for endorsement of such investigations and if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; (c) whether the Government has received representations in this regard and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the corrective measures t...

CGHS CHENNAI HOSPITALS UPDATED LIST NOV 2018

CGHS CHENNAI HOSPITALS UPDATED LIST NOV 2018 CGHS Chennai Hospitals and Diagnostic Centres Updated List Nov 2018 The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Chennai Division has published the latest list of empanelled hospitals as on November 2018. CGHS Hospitals (16), Exclusive Eye Centres(14), Exclusive Dental Clinics (3) and Diagnostic Centres (5) Name of Hospital, Address & Contact Numbers, Name of Nodal Officer, NABH or Non NABH and Treatment available… S.No. 1 Hospital CSI KALYANI GENERAL HOSPITAL Address 15, DR.RADHAKRISHNAN SALAI, MYLAPORE CHENNAI-4 044-28475870, 044-28473306 Nodal officer Dr.Jayanth Daniel 9962971537 9840411877 NABH – Non NABH NON NABH NABL VALID UP TO 07-09-19 Facilities Empanelled for GENERAL PURPOSE INCLUDING DIALYSIS, LITHOTRIPSY, NEUROSURGERY, ORTHOPEADIC JOINT REPLACEMENT, GASTROENTROLOGY, AND ALL OTHER FACILITIES AVAILABLE IN THE HOSPITAL. S.No. 2 Hospital CSI RAINY MULTISPECIALITY HOS...