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Cashless Treatment Facilities Now Available to CGHS Beneficiaries at AIIMS New Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, and JIPMER Puducherry

Memorandum of Agreement signed between Central Government Health Scheme(CGHS) and Three Institutes of National Importance (INI)

CGHS beneficiaries will have direct access to state-of-the-art treatment facilities available in these medical institutions, without the hassle of making upfront payments and seeking reimbursements from CGHS

The government aims to expand the number of hospitals empaneled under CGHS to provide excellent tertiary care facilities aligned with the rising requirements of the patients: Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary 

Posted On: 27 JUN 2023 6:52PM by PIB Delhi 

Through a significant and people centric move, cashless treatment facilities will now be available to CGHS beneficiaries (both serving and pensioners) at AIIMS New Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, and JIPMER Puducherry. The Memorandum of Agreement to this effect was signed between the three medical institutions- AIIMS, New Delhi, PGIMER, Chandigarh, and JIPMER, Puducherry, and CGHS, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in the presence of Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary, here today.

This initiative builds upon the six previously signed MoAs on May 20, 2023, between CGHS and various All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) located in Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Jodhpur, Raipur, and Rishikesh

 “The extension of patient care facilities at AIIMS New Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, and JIPMER Puducherry to CGHS beneficiaries on a cashless basis will be particularly beneficial for pensioner beneficiaries of CGHS. It eliminates the need for them to submit individual reimbursement claims and follow up for approvals. With this new initiative, CGHS beneficiaries will have direct access to state-of-the-art treatment facilities available in these medical institutions, without the hassle of making upfront payments and seeking reimbursements from CGHS. This streamlined process will save time, reduce paperwork, and expedite the settlement of individual claims. Previously, CGHS pensioner beneficiaries availing treatment at these institutions were required to make payments upfront and claim reimbursement later from CGHS.” This was stated by Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at the signing of the MoA today.

The Union Health Secretary appreciated this development highlighting that CGHS is a significant service-oriented vertical of the Health Ministry through which existing and retired employees can avail medical services. He further stated, “The government aims to expand the number of hospitals empaneled under CGHS to provide excellent tertiary care facilities aligned with the rising requirements of the patients.”

Shri Bhushan further emphasized that this agreement will benefit a large segment of the population by simplifying lengthy formalities and expediting access to medical care. He also noted that this agreement will help expand the reach of CGHS services across the nation, allowing beneficiaries to avail CGHS facilities at the INIs institutions in their respective states. Additionally, CGHS has revised certain rates of treatment and medical care, further facilitating access to treatment facilities for patients.

The sailent features of this initiative are as under:

1. Cashless treatment will be available in outpatient departments (OPD), investigations, and indoor treatment for CGHS pensioners and other eligible categories of beneficiaries.
    
2. The three institutions will raise credit bills for CGHS pensioners and other eligible beneficiaries, and CGHS will preferably make payment within 30 days of receiving the bills.
    
3. CGHS beneficiaries will be admitted only upon the production of a valid CGHS Beneficiary ID Card for treatment at these institutions.
    
4. Separate Help Desks and accounting systems will be created for CGHS beneficiaries at AIIMS New Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, and JIPMER Puducherry.
    
5.  Medicines prescribed by the doctors at these institutions, whether for OPD treatment or at the time of discharge, will be collected by beneficiaries through CGHS.
    
6. CGHS beneficiaries will no longer require referrals to access healthcare facilities at these institutions.
   

The MoA signing ceremony was attended by Officer on Special Duty, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Sudhansh Pant, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and Smt. V. Hekali Zhimoni, among other senior government officials. Directors of AIIMS New Delhi, Dr. M Srinivas, Medical superintendent, PGIMER Chandigarh, Dr. Vipin Kaushal, and Director, JIPMER Puducherry, Dr. Rakesh Agrawal were also present at the MOA signing event.

MV/JJ HFW-MoA to be signed between INIs and CGHS/27^th June2023

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GRAMIN DAK SEVAK (COMPASSIONATE ENGAGEMENT) SCHEME 2023

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 DOPT LETTER DATED 15.06.2023 - CLARIFICATION RULE 3(2) OF AIS (D&A) RULE (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)

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INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF AADHAR ENABLE BIOMETRIC ATTENDANCE SYSTEM (AEBAS) FOR ATTENDANCE OF ALL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, BY VARIOUS MINISTRIES/DEPARTMENTS/ORGANIZATIONS

 

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DEEMED SUSPENSION AND CONFIRMATION UNDER RULE 3(2) OF AIS (D&A) RULES, 1969 – CLARIFICATION BY DOPT VIDE OM DATED 15.06.2023         (Click the link below to view)

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.No.11018/01/2023-AIS-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 15th June, 2023

To,
            The Chief Secretaries of all the States / UTs,

Subject: Clarification under Rule 3(2) of AIS (D&A) Rules, 1969 – reg.

Sir/Madam,

I am directed to refer to Rule 3(2) of AIS (D&A) Rules, 1969 and to say that this Department has been receiving a number of queries regarding the issue of deemed suspension and the requirement of confirmation of suspension by the Central Government.

2.         In this context, reference is invited to Rule 3(2) of AIS (D&A) Rules, 1969, which provides that ” a member of the Service who is detained in official custody whether on a criminal charge or otherwise for a period longer than forty-eight hours, shall be deemed to have been suspended by the Government concerned under this rule”

 3.        The matter has been examined in light of 3(2) of AIS(D&A) Rules, 1969, Accordingly, it is clarified that in the cases of deemed suspension under Rule 3(2), the confirmation of suspension by Central Government is not required for the period that the Government Servant remains in detention/custody.

The question of confirmation of suspension would arise only when, after release from detention/custody, the Government intends to continue with suspension. In this event, if period of suspension exceeds 30 days, the confirmation of suspension order by Central Government as envisaged under Rule 3(1) will be required within 30 days from the date of release or the date on which the fact of his release comes to the knowledge of the Government.

4.         The aforesaid clarification may kindly be brought to the notice of all officials / authorities concerned for necessary action.

5.         This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.

Yours faithfully,

(Ram Lakhan)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tel. No. 011-23093479

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1. The Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi.
2. The Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, New Delhi.
3. The Joint Secretary, (UTS – I), Ministry of Home Affairs, North Block, New Delhi.

Protest demonstrations held at various RMS offices in Kerala circle related to cadre merger issue

 

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REVISION OF CGHS RATES FOR 36 RADIOLOGICAL / IMAGING INVESTIGATIONS-REGARDING.

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Grant of Non Functional Grade pay to IP/ASP

Implementation of Honorable CAT Hyderabad Bench Orders dated 02.12.2021 in OA No. 506/2021- regarding

 

 REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR MERGER OF SORTING ASSISTANT AND PA (CO/RO) WITH PA (PO)

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 CGHS WEBINAR ON GENERATION OF ABHA ID AND LINKAGE WITH CGHS (20 JUNE 2023)

`CGHS has launched a newer initiative "Webinars for CGHS beneficiaries on the Digital initiatives and services available in CGHS" which will provide information to the beneficiaries about the wide range of online services being rendered by CGHS. These services can be availed by them at the click of a button from the comfort of their own homes and thus saving them from frequent visits to the Wellness Centres and Additional Director Offices.

This series of short webinars, 30-50 minutes in length will be held at 4 PM on 3rd Tuesday of every month (except Gazetted Holidays). After the session, queries from beneficiaries received through the chatbox will be discussed.

The second in the series is being held on 20/06/2023 (Tuesday) at 4.00PM on “Generation of ABHA ID and Linkage with CGHS” by Dr. Nithya Nair, Senior Medical Officer, Monitoring, Computerization and Training Cell (MCTC), CGHS.

All beneficiaries are requested to join the webinar series conducted through BharatVC using https://tinyurl.com/3vcmspp3

Meeting of Joint forum for Restoration of Old Pension Scheme (NJCA) was held on 11.06.2023 IN J.P. CHAUBEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY (AIRF Office Premises), 4 STATE ENTRY ROAD, NEW DELHI, ON THE ISSUE OF RESOTRATION OF THE OLD PENSION SCHEME WITHDRAWING NPS. Com Pradip U. Khadse NJCA Member, Com Rupak Sarkar President Confederation and Com Giri Raj Singh President Delhi State COC was present and participated in the discussions.

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HUMBLE TRIBUTES TO COM K ADINARAYANA, VETERAN LEADER OF CG MOVEMENT AND ORGANISATION, POSTAL MOVEMENT IN PARTICULAR. 

REGARDING REVISION OF SANCTIONING LIMITS RELATED TO CLAIM CASES ARISING OUT OF LOSS AND FRAUD CASES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF POSTS.

 

No. 17-07/2017-Inv 

Government of India 

Ministry of Communications

 Department of Posts

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi - 110001.

Dated:05.06.2023

To,

All Heads of Postal Circles/Regions.

Subject: Regarding revision of sanctioning limits related to claim cases arising out of Loss and Fraud Cases in the Department of Posts. 

The limits to sanction the claim cases, by the Divisional Heads (irrespective of class of Division) and Gazetted Postmasters Gr. A, arising out of loss and frauds, were last revised to Rs.5000/- vide this office letter no. 8-5/2003-Inv.(Pt) dated 5/6.6.2003- 

2. A need for revising the aforesaid limit was felt and accordingly the same stands revised with the approval of the Competent Authority, as below:

• Limits to sanction claims by the Divisional Heads, irrespective of class of Division, shalt be Rs.25,000/- from present Rs. 5,000/- in each case, regardless of the status of the Divisional Superintendents and regardless to the aspect of recovery of the loss subject to the condition that the sanctioning authority has to ensure that there is no negligence on the part of the defrauded person in contributing the fraud and also that settlement of claim will not cause any hindrance in concluding the inquiry and fixing responsibility. 
• Chief Postmasters, Deputy Chief Postmasters (equivalent to the rank of Divisional Head) and Sr. Postmasters [other than officiating DPM/APM] shall also enjoy the powers of the Divisional Head for this purpose in respect of the claims pertaining to the concerned HO/GPO. 
• The powers to sanction claims involving above Rs. 25,000/- in each case without any upper limit will be with Regional Director /DPS (HQ) /PMG/CPMG, as the case may be. 

3. These powers will be personally exercised by the Concerned Authority. 

4. This issues with the concurrence of integrated Finance Wing vide their Diary No. 29/2003-24F A-CS(P) dated 05.06.2023

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PROVISION OF LOCAL LANGUAGE FOR ENGAGEMENT TO GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS POSTS

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 TIMELY PAYMENT OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS TO THE RETIRING EMPLOYEES (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)

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