CGHS VijayawadaSource

The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) provides comprehensive health facilities to Central Government employees, pensioners and their dependents residing in cities covered by CGHS. CGHS has recently launched its service in Vijayawada city the state Capital of Andhra Pradesh. So, let’s know about CGHS Vijayawada…

What Is The Central Government Health Scheme Or CGHS?

The Central Government Health Scheme or Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), is a health insurance scheme that provides comprehensive medical cover to Central Government employees, pensioners, and their dependents. The scheme serves as a model for healthcare providers due to its broad beneficiary base and liberal approach. Under CGHS, allopathic, homeopathic and AYUSH treatment systems are included. The scheme operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and currently covers 37 cities including Chandigarh, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune.

To Whom Does This Apply:

  • All Central Government employees and their dependent family members who live in CGHS cover areas.
  • Central government pensioners and their dependent family members who receive a pension from Central Civil Estimates.
  • Current and former Members of Parliament
  • Former governor and lieutenant governor
  • Freedom fighter
  • Former vice president
  • Judges and former judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts
  • Employees and pensioners of some autonomous organizations in Delhi
  • Accredited PBI (for OPD & at RML Hospital) with Journalists (in Delhi)
  • Delhi Police Personnel (Delhi Only)
  • Railway board staff
  • Employees of Post and Telegraph

Facilities Available Under CGHS:

  • OPD treatment including drugs.
  • Specialist Consultation in Government Hospital or Polyclinic
  • Indoor Treatment in Government and Empaneled Hospitals.
  • Investigations at government and empaneled diagnostic centers.
  • Cashless facility is available for pensioners and other identified beneficiaries for treatment in inexperienced hospitals and diagnostic centers.
  • Reimbursement of expenses for treatment in government or private hospitals in an emergency situation.
  • Reimbursement of expenses incurred for the purchase of hearing aids, prostheses, instruments, etc. as specified.
  • Family welfare, maternity and child health services.
  • Consultation and distribution of medicines in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani and Siddha system of medicine (Ayush).

CGHS Vijayawada:

All the beneficiaries of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) are provided with a plastic card containing a photograph of the beneficiary with a specific beneficiary ID number. This card is called CGHS card and every time a beneficiary is required to avail the facilities under the CGHS scheme.

Information related to the facilities being provided by the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is provided. Information is provided on CGHS cards, cities covered by CGHS, empaneled hospitals, welfare centers, medical claim tracking, approved rate list.

Hospitals Empanelled Under CGHS:

  • NAGARJUNA HOSPITAL LIMITED, VIJAYAWADA
  • DR.RAMESH CARDIAC & MULTI SPECIALTY VIJAYAWADA
  • ANDHRA HOSPITALS, VIJAYAWADA
  • SENTINI HOSPITALS, VIJAYAWADA
  • AAYUSH NRI LEPL HEALTHCARE PVT LTD, VIJAYAWADA
  • ARUN KIDNEY CENTRE, VIJAYAWADA
  • MANIPAL HOSPITAL PVT LTD, VIJAYAWADA

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