DelhiDesk The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has undergone important changes, resulting in increased expenses for employees in different categories. The package rates have been revised, and the referral process has been simplified. The new rules require employees to pay higher consultation fees, with OPD rates increasing from Rs 150 to Rs 350 and IPD fees from Rs 300 to Rs 350. ICU services, including stay, have a fixed cost of Rs 5,400 for eligible wards. The hospital room rates have also been revised, with the general room rent increasing from Rs 1000 to Rs 1500, semi-private ward from Rs 2000 to Rs 3000, and private room from Rs 3000 to Rs 4500. CGHS covers about 42 lakh central government employees and pensioners.
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👉 The Central Government made changes in the Health Scheme (CGHS).
👉 Employees will have to spend more than before in different categories.
👉 Package rates of CGHS have been changed for all beneficiaries.
👉 Referral process under CGHS has been simplified.
👉 Employees will have to pay more consultation fee.
👉 OPD rates have been increased from Rs 150 to Rs 350.
👉 Fee for IPD has been increased from Rs 300 to Rs 350.
👉 Cost of ICU services including stay has been fixed at Rs 5,400.
👉 Hospital room rates have been revised for CGHS beneficiaries.
👉 General room rent has been increased from Rs 1000 to Rs 1500.
👉 Semi-private ward from Rs 2000 to Rs 3000.
👉 Private room from Rs 3000 to Rs 4500.
👉 About 42 lakh central government employees and pensioners come under CGHS.
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