The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is a healthcare facility scheme for the existing and former employees of the Central Government of India. Now, who is eligible for this CGHS scheme? What are the facilities available under the CGHS scheme? In which cities you will get the benefits of the CGHS scheme? Here are all your questions answered
What is the eligibility criterion for CGHS?
According to the official website of CGHS, residence is the primary criterion to determine the eligibility of a Central Government servant for availing medical facilities under the Central Government Health Scheme. Thus, Central Government employees and their family members, etc. residing in any of the notified cities (list given below) are covered under the scheme.