The Central Government is contemplating introduction of a health insurance scheme for the central government employees and pensioners on pan – India basis, in consultation with other concerned Ministries/Departments. However, no time frame can be given at this stage for its introduction.
This information was given by Minister of Health & Family Welfare Sh. Ghulam Nabi Azad in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Source : PIB
It is essential that the new medical insurance scheme is introduced immediately as most of the pensioners are old and those out of thr CGHS are getting a measely rs 300 per month.
The central government pensioners who not covered under CGHS or far away from CGHS centers are eagerly awaiting CGEPHIS. When it will come into force? The meager monthly medical allowance is not meeting medical expenses. Consider and implement the CGEPHIS in vie of the welfare of the pensioners.