CGHS: Big news for government employees. Many changes have come into effect in the Central Government Health Scheme from today. According to the circular of the Ministry of Health, now all the work of CGHS will be done through the new digital platform and Health Management Information System (HMIS) .

The old websites have been closed and now all the services are available on the new official site. Along with this, a new mobile app of CGHS has also been launched, which can be used on both Android and iOS platforms.

Now you will be identified by PAN number

Now the beneficiaries registered in CGHS will be identified through their PAN number. This will eliminate the need to show documents and get verification done again and again. Eligibility will also be confirmed immediately, which will save time.

Direct payment from Bharat Fund

In CGHS, the contribution has now been directly linked to the Bharat Kosh portal. After this change, the need for manual entry has ended and the problems related to refund will also be reduced.

Those who want to get a new CGHS card will now get complete information about their eligibility and the amount payable at the time of applying. The payment process will start only after this. This will also reduce the chances of mistakes.

All services will be online

Now whether it is transferring the CGHS card or adding the name of a dependent, every work will be completely online. Beneficiaries will no longer have to run around offices. The entire process can be completed from home using mobile or computer.

You will get all the updates through SMS and Email

CGHS has also made it very easy to know the status of the application. Now information about every stage will be sent to the beneficiaries through SMS and email. This will make follow-up easier and also increase transparency.

Cyber ​​security also strengthened

Cyber ​​security has also been given special attention in the new system. It has been made mandatory for all existing users to change their password when logging in to the new system for the first time. This will keep the data safe.

What does CGS mean?

The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) provides affordable and quality healthcare services to Government of India employees, pensioners and their family members. It provides treatment, tests and medicines from a network of wellness centres, government hospitals and listed private hospitals.