Cghs: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Central Government has issued new rules under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). Now government employees and pensioners will get the approval of essential medical devices like CPAP, BIPAP and Oxygen consultator earlier. This will not require patients to rent expensive devices. Till now it takes a long time to get these devices, due to which patients used to rent it. These fare is not refunded under CGHS. In such a situation, CGHS cardholder will benefit from it.
Apply for expensive devices online
Earlier pensioners had to apply offline, which took 15 to 45 days or more to get approval. Now the entire process has been made online. With this, the work is quick and transparent.
Will be able to apply by email
According to the new guidelines, now CGHS beneficiaries can scan their application and send it via email. It will be necessary to submit the necessary documents and affidavits with the application, which will make the process of approval faster and easier. If a CGHS Health Center does not have a high-speed scanner, the document can be sent. The government has directed to install high-speed scanners in all CGHS Wellness Centers, so that maximum permission can be given and the process is not delayed.
Easy to track with e-filing
Now in the additional director of CGHS, a separate Excel sheet will have a record of all approval. It will have information like e-file number, beneficiary name, ID, device name and approval status. With this, the beneficiaries will be able to know the status of their file online easily.
Information about approval or rejecting will be found on email
When the committee of Respiratory Medicine Expert reviews the application, information about approval or rejecting through email will be sent to the beneficiary. If the approval is received, an official letter will be issued. With this, beneficiaries will be able to buy the necessary medical devices.
CGHS beneficiaries will get relief
With this new digital process, CGHS beneficiaries will no longer have to wait long for approval. Their application is rejected or approved, information will be found soon.
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