Revised CGHS Rates: Great news for pensioners and employees. In fact, according to a recent update from the government, the CGHS treatment package has been increased for government employees. Let us know in detail about this update in the news below.
There has been news of work for government employees from the central government. In a recent update, the government has increased the CGHS treatment package for government employees. The treatment in the CGHS package has been reviewed and the eligibility criteria have been enhanced.
There has been no rate revision in this package since 2014. In view of this, the Health Ministry has decided to increase the package rate related to CGHS through talks at several levels. This will benefit the hospitals on a large scale. This decision will put an additional burden of ₹240 crore to ₹300 crore on the government.
Hospital will not be able to refuse treatment
Now the hospitals coming under CGHS will not be able to refuse treatment because the government has decided to increase the fees of the hospitals and test centers coming under CGHS. Actually, due to low fees, the patients of CGHS scheme were shying away from getting treatment in the hospital. In such a situation, they will get more fees from the new rate revision. The good news for more than 42 lakh employees is that now the hospitals will not be able to refuse. Also, more hospitals will be on the panel. Along with this, the rates of many tests have also been changed.
What is the revised CGHS rate? (Revised CGHS Rates)
It is now easier for government employees to refer
Now the process of referral has been simplified for government employees under this scheme. Now they will be able to give referral through video call also. Earlier, the CGHS beneficiary had to go to the CGHS Wellness Center himself and take a referral to the hospital, but now if the CGHS beneficiary is unable to go, he can take the referral by sending someone to the Wellness Center on his behalf. After checking the documents by the medical officer, he can refer the beneficiary to go to the hospital. Apart from this, the CGHS beneficiary can now also take referral through video call.
What is the limit of CGHS?
42 lakh beneficiaries are being benefited under this scheme. It has a total of 338 centers, of which allopathic and 103 are of AYUSH system. These centers are in 79 cities of the country. The number of empaneled hospitals is 1670. There are 213 diagnostic labs. The expansion is happening in Panchkula, Hubli, Narela, Chandigarh and Jammu. Preparations are on to set up 35 more AYUSH centres.
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