Linking of CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA ID: Relief for CGHS beneficiaries! The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) has extended the deadline for linking CGHS beneficiary IDs with ABHA numbers by 120 days, from June 30, 2024. Initially, the ministry asked all the central government employees to mandatorily link their CGHS beneficiary IDs with ABHA numbers from April 1, 2024. The ministry said, "To assist the CGHS beneficiaries, KIOSKS shall be made operational at all the wellness centers by 30.06.2024." Here s what all the central government employees must know about linking CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA ID.
CGHS has made changes to the rules related to the fixed medical allowance and OPD facility. The changes have been made to the current one-time system, through which a pensioner can opt for either fixed medical allowance or the OPD facility.