Union Health Ministry Revises CGHS Package Rates and Simplifies Referral Process for 2023

 Union Health Ministry Revises CGHS Package Rates and Simplifies Referral Process for 2023

The Union Health Ministry has revised the CGHS package rates for all CGHS beneficiaries and simplified the referral process under CGHS for the benefit of its employees. The rates of consultation fees, ICU charges and room rent have been revised, while the referral process has been made easier with the option of video call and the ability to send someone on behalf of the beneficiary to the wellness center.

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to revised the CGHS package rates for all CGHS beneficiaries. The Union Govt has also simplified the referral process under CGHS for the benefit of its employees.

After due examination of demands from stakeholders and taking into consideration the increase in costs of various components of health care, the Union Health Ministry has proposed to initially revise the CGHS package rates of consultation fees, ICU charges and room rent, as per details given under:

Revised CGHS Package Rates 2023

The referral process under CGHS has also been simplified. Earlier the CGHS beneficiary had to visit the CGHS Wellness Center himself and take referral to the hospital. But now, if the CGHS beneficiary is unable to go, he can send someone on his behalf with his documents to the wellness center. The medical officer can refer the beneficiary to go to the hospital after checking the documents. Apart from this, CGHS beneficiary can also take referral through video call.