Many important steps have been taken towards making the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) completely digital. The Ministry of Health has recently launched a new HMIS Portal and Mobile App. Through this, beneficiaries can now book appointments, download e-cards, and avail of medical services from home.
These reforms will greatly benefit millions of government employees, pensioners, and their families across the country. These changes have made CGHS service simpler, safer, and more reliable than ever before. Let us know about these new digital reforms in detail.
New Digital Reforms of CGHS
The Ministry of Health has launched a new and state-of-the-art HMIS (Health Management Information System) portal and a user-friendly mobile app for CGHS. This digital transformation will bring benefits at multiple levels:-
PAN-based Unique ID
Now every beneficiary will be given a unique CGHS ID linked to PAN, which will work like Aadhaar. This will keep all the records safe in one place and reduce the chances of fraud. It will ensure transparency and security.
Digital Payment System
The old Bharatkosh Portal has now been shut down. CGHS Subscription or Renewal Fees can now be deposited only on the new HMIS portal, and the payment gets verified immediately. This will make the payment process faster and hassle-free.
Online Approval for Life-Saving Machines
Earlier, to get life-saving machines like Oxygen Concentrator, CPAP, and BiPAP, one had to submit documents several times and wait for a long time for approval. Now the facility of online application and approval has started for all these devices. CGHS cardholders who feel difficulty breathing at night can now get approval for BiPAP from home in just 5 days instead of 20 days. This facility will prove to be a lifesaver for those who need these devices immediately.
Updates via Email and Message
Now you will get continuous updates about any application, approval, or payment verification through email and message. This will save the beneficiaries from checking the portal again and again to know their application status.
What CGHS beneficiaries should do now
To take full advantage of the new digital system of CGHS, all beneficiaries should follow some important steps:
First login to the new HMIS portal and link your unique CGHS ID to your PAN.
Download and install the CGHS mobile app on your smartphone. This will give you access to services anytime, anywhere.
To ensure that you get all the updates on time, turn on your email alerts.