7th Pay Commission Update: The central government continues to announce new benefits every day, and the impact is evident. The Modi government has taken a major step towards making healthcare more inclusive.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to extend medical benefits to transgender dependents under the Central Health Services Scheme and the Central Services Rules 1944. With this, transgender children and siblings of central government employees and pensioners will be able to avail of these benefits regardless of age.
Learn about the new circular.
According to an office memorandum issued by the government, transgender children and siblings of dependents of central government employees and pensioners can now avail of medical benefits regardless of age. This means that these dependents will no longer be subject to age restrictions.
They will be entitled to full medical facilities. Furthermore, this government decision is considered a significant step towards ensuring equality, social justice, and inclusiveness for the transgender community.
Additionally, this decision is in accordance with the provisions of the Transgender Persons Act 2019. The government order, dated September 16, 2025, clarifies that only transgender children or siblings will be eligible for these benefits.
Several Major Reforms in CGHS
For information, several major reforms have been made in CGHS over the past 12 months. The government has enhanced the portal and mobile app. A decision has been made to expand cashless treatment to more hospitals.
A decision has been made to empanel new private hospitals and diagnostic centres. The online referral system has been simplified. Attention has been paid to the availability of medicines.