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.
Linking CGHS ID with Ayushman Bharat Health Account ID is must for central government employees: Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries must now link their CGHS beneficiary IDs with their Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs. This directive, made mandatory as of April 1, 2024, aims to streamline healthcare delivery and record management for CGHS users. If a central government employee does not have an ABHA ID, he or she needs to create one and link the same with CGHS beneficiary ID. What is an Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID? How to create an ABHA ID? Here s a step-by-step guide on how to link CGHS beneficiary IDs with ABHA IDs