CGHS rule changed: No application needed, Govt to auto-issue health cards to all eligible employees

CGHS card latest update: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has revised the rules related to the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), making it mandatory for all eligible central government employees to be issued a CGHS card if monthly contributions are being deducted from their salary — even if they have not applied for the card. According to a report by The Financial Express, the ministry has issued new guidelines instructing all ministries and departments to ensure that CGHS cards are issued to such employees automatically. The move is aimed at addressing cases where employees continue to contribute monthly towards CGHS but are unable to access the scheme’s healthcare benefits simply because they have not submitted a formal application for the card.

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