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Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS)

केन्द्र सरकार स्वास्थ्य योजना

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

💰 Benefit: Cashless OPD, IPD, and specialist treatment at CGHS wellness centres

iAbout This Scheme

CGHS provides comprehensive healthcare facilities to central government employees, pensioners and their dependents in 75+ cities. It covers outpatient, specialist, hospital, and diagnostic services through CGHS wellness centres and empanelled hospitals. Members pay a nominal monthly contribution based on pay level.

🎁Key Benefits

OPD treatment at CGHS wellness centres
Specialist consultations at government hospitals and empanelled private hospitals
Cashless hospitalisation at empanelled hospitals
Reimbursement for non-empanelled hospital treatment
Medicines supplied at wellness centres
Covers serving employees, pensioners, and their dependents

✅Eligibility Criteria

1
Central government serving employees
2
Central government pensioners and their dependents
3
Members of Parliament and ex-MPs
4
Freedom fighters under central list
5
Available in 75+ cities/towns

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📝How to Apply

Apply through DDO

Apply through Drawing and Disbursing Officer.

Contribution Deduction

Monthly contribution deducted from salary.

CGHS Card Issued

CGHS beneficiary card issued for family.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for CGHS?

Central government employees (serving and retired), Members of Parliament, judges, freedom fighters, journalists accredited to the Government of India, and their dependents are eligible.

How do I enrol in CGHS?

Apply online at cghs.gov.in with government employee ID, Aadhaar, and dependent details. A CGHS Card is issued which you use at empanelled hospitals and wellness centres.

Required Documents

CGHS card
Government ID
Aadhaar Card

Editorial note: This page is researched, written, and regularly reviewed by the Aditya Raj Hirve using official government sources and notifications. Information is verified against the originating ministry or department portal before publication. Last reviewed: July 2026.

Always verify critical details directly from the official government portal before applying.

Required Documents

CGHS card

Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) — Eligibility, Documents & Apply 2026 | Sarkaari Saathi

Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS)

iAbout This Scheme

🎁Key Benefits

✅Eligibility Criteria

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Required Documents

Required Documents

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