There is big news for government employees working in the central government . According to the report of Financial Express, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has made a big change in CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme).
According to the new guidelines of the ministry, if regular monthly contribution is being deducted from the salary of a government employee under CGHS, then it is mandatory to give him a CGHS service card, even if he has not applied for the card.
In a new circular, the Health Ministry has asked all ministries and departments to ensure that CGHS cards are issued to employees from whose salary CGHS contribution is being deducted. The memorandum states that in many cases employees do not apply for CGHS cards, but their monthly contribution continues to be deducted. In such a situation, it is unfair to deprive them of CGHS facilities.
There is no need to apply separately for the card
The ministry has clarified that CGHS is a mandatory scheme and the contribution starts automatically from the salary of the employees whose place of residence falls in the CGHS dispensary area. In such cases, separate application for the card will not be considered necessary. Further, the Health Ministry has directed the administrative branches to ensure that CGHS cards are automatically issued to the concerned employees. In cases where employees fail to apply despite repeated notifications, the responsible officer should be informed so that appropriate action can be initiated.
Government employees will get relief
The move is expected to bring relief to many central government employees who are contributing to the CGHS but have not received the corresponding service card. This puts the onus on the department to facilitate the issuance of these cards, thereby removing bureaucratic hurdles in accessing health benefits. The amendment of the CGHS card rules underlines the importance the government places on employee welfare and its commitment to streamline processes for better service delivery.
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