CGHS: New rates of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) package have come into effect for Central Government employees and pensioners. The consultation fee for central government employees and pensioners has been fixed at Rs 350. Also, the cost of one day for ICU has been kept at Rs 5,400. Government has released new CGHS rates and packages.
CGHS : New rates of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) package have been implemented for Central Government employees and pensioners. The consultation fee for central government employees and pensioners has been fixed at Rs 350. Also, the cost of one day for ICU has been kept at Rs 5,400. The government has released new CGHS rates and packages. The government has also made the rules of referral easier than before.
Charges for CGHS beneficiaries
1. CGHS cardholders will need Rs 350 for OPD consultation.
2. The rate for CGHS beneficiaries for IPD consultation has been fixed at Rs 350.
ICU Charge Fee for CGHS Beneficiaries
Rates for ICU have been fixed at Rs 5,400. This cost for private ward is Rs 862 + Rs 4,500 = Rs 5,362 – total Rs 5,400. ICU charges include Rs 750 for non-NABH hospitals and Rs 862 for NABH hospitals. This includes monitoring, RMO charge fee, nursing care and room rent. The room rent will be as per the eligibility of the ward of the CGHS beneficiary – General Ward, Semi Private Ward or Private Ward.
Room Rent for CGHS Beneficiaries
Room rent for general ward for CGHS cardholders has been revised to Rs 1,500. Room rent for semi-private ward will be Rs 3,000. The room rent for private ward has been kept at Rs 4500.
Referral process made easier for CGHS cardholders
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has also simplified the referral process for CGHS Wellness Centre. Earlier the CGHS beneficiary had to personally visit the CGHS Wellness Center and take a referral to the hospital. But now if the CGHS beneficiary is unable to go, he can send someone on his behalf to the wellness center with his documents. The medical officer may ask the beneficiary to go to the hospital after examining the documents. Now CGHS beneficiary can do this work through video call.
