CGHS Application Form PDF

PDF Name	CGHS Application Form
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Language	English
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CGHS Application Form - Summary

CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) is a vital health insurance scheme that offers extensive medical coverage to central government employees, pensioners, and their families. All beneficiaries of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) receive a plastic card featuring their photo and a unique beneficiary ID number, which is essential for accessing CGHS services.

Understanding the CGHS Application Form

The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) issues a plastic card known as the CGHS card to all beneficiaries. This card, equipped with a unique ID and a photo of the individual, is mandatory for availing CGHS services. It is important to note that the CGHS card cannot be transferred from one person to another.

CGHS Application Form – Eligible Persons

Freedom fighters
Ex-governors and Lt. governors
Retired judges of High Courts
Railway board employees
Current and ex-members of Parliament
Employees of Post and Telegraph department

CGHS Scheme Health Coverage

The Central Government Health Scheme offers comprehensive health coverage which includes:

Out Patient Department (OPD) treatment along with necessary medicines.
Reimbursement for expenses related to hearing aids, appliances, artificial limbs, etc.
Coverage for treatment costs incurred in public or private hospitals during medical emergencies.
Services related to Maternity, Family Welfare, and Child Health Care.
Medical consultation expenses for all types of treatments including AYUSH (Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, and Siddha).

Documents Required for CGHS Application Form

To apply for the CGHS card, the following documents are necessary:

Proof of residence
Age proof of the dependent
Proof of stay of the dependent
Attested copies of PPO/Provisional PPO/Last Pay Certificate
Demand draft payable at “PAO CGHS New Delhi”

Provision for Making CGHS Card while Still in Service

Employees currently serving in a central government organization can apply for their pensioner CGHS card while still in service. They need to submit the application along with the required documents and the demand draft through their department. The pensioner card will only be issued upon retirement.

If a serving employee gets married or has a child, they can add the spouse’s or child’s name by submitting the endorsed form from their department.
If the cardholder passes away, the existing card will be invalid, and the dependents must apply for a new card with the old CGHS card and death certificate.
If a dependent of the cardholder passes away, the CGHS card details can be updated by informing the CGHS department.