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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Shivamogga MP meets Finance Minister, seeks inclusion of Kollur under PRASHAD scheme
MP for Shivamogga B.Y. Raghavendra on Wednesday met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Delhi, discussed key projects concerning Karnataka, and sought her support for the inclusion of Kollur in Udupi distrit under the PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive) scheme. A communique released by the MP's office said that Mr. Raghavendra requested the Minister to support the proposal to tap the tourism potential of Kollur under the PRASHAD scheme. Kollur was known for the Mookambika Temple, and development of the place with an eye on tourism would ensure growth in the region, he stated. Mr. Raghavendra requested the Minister to grant funds to set up wellness centres at Shivamogga, Mangaluru, and Udupi under the Central Government Health Scheme and recruit people for the centres. The Lok Sabha member said that he had a fruitful discussion with the Minister, and he was confident that she would consider his pleas and extend her support for the benefit of people in Karnataka.
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Health
- Business Standard
Claims for CGHS hospital treatment: Rules for geo-tagged photos explained
The Health Ministry will require users of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) to upload geo-tagged photographs at a website whenever they are treated at a hospital, seeking to improve compliance for a scheme that serves Central Government employees, pensioners, and their eligible family certain other categories such as Members of Parliament, Freedom Fighters, and some employees of autonomous organizations are also eligible. The step was ordered amid concerns over fraudulent claims and intends to ensure transparency in the billing and admission process for inpatient (IPD) and outpatient (OPD) services. One-time waiver for past cases The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has allowed health care organisations (HCOs) a one-time exemption from uploading daily geo-tagged photos of patients admitted under CGHS between the date of the earlier mandate in December 2024 and the date of the latest Office Memorandum (OM) issued in 2025. Hospitals can now resubmit pending claims from this period by appending a copy of the current OM to each case on the Transaction Management System (TMS) portal. What's mandatory and what's not in new rules The revised norms, effective immediately, spell out different photo requirements for referral and non-referral cases: For IPD patients -No geo-tagged photos needed for referral cases (via e-referral): -Valid referral must be uploaded on the National Health Authority (NHA) portal. -Two geo-tagged photos required for non-referral cases (manual, emergencies, follow-ups, age 70+): At admission At discharge -If hospitalised for more than seven days: one additional photo every 7th day. -Photos must be clicked inside the hospital (ward/ICU). No CGHS card required in the frame. For OPD visits No geo-tagged photos needed for valid referral or endorsement: -Without referral: -Mandatory photo required in following cases: Patients aged 70 and above Follow-up consultations without a fresh endorsement Bed-ridden patients (screenshot of video consultation acceptable) How hospitals must upload photos -Images must be geo-tagged automatically via a smartphone or tablet. -Upload must happen in real-time or within 24 hours of capture. -Each photo should be under 1 MB to avoid portal slowdowns. -Hospitals must store a local backup of images for at least 90 days for audit checks. The government's new rules aim to tighten oversight while reducing administrative burden where possible. CGHS beneficiaries are advised to keep track of their treatment referrals and consult hospital staff in case of queries on claim eligibility.
India.com
04-08-2025
- Business
- India.com
8th Pay Commission BIG Update: Revised Salary Estimates for Grade Pay 2400, 4200, 4800, 7600, 8700 employees, HRA, CGHS, TA, NPS likely to…
8th Pay Commission Latest Update 8th CPC Salary Projections: The Modi government has started consultations with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Defence, Department of Personnel and Training, and state governments, as part of the process to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). Once the 8th CPC is constituted, submits its recommendation report, and receives government approval, central government employees will get a clear picture of the extent of their salary revision. It is important to note that the increased payouts will depend on the fitment factor that the 8th Pay Commission decides on. The fitment factor was 2.57 for the 7th Pay Commission. It may be in the range of 1.92 to 2.86 in the 8th CPC, as per many expert opinions and estimates. How fitment factors of 1.92, 2.28, or 2.57 may impact Grade Pay 1900, 2400, 4600, 7600, and 8900 employees' basic salary, house rent allowance (HRA), transport allowance (TA), National Pension System (NPS) and Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) amounts, know in this story through calculation examples. We will calculate HRA at 24 per cent of the employee's basic salary (for employees residing in X class cities), and TA meant for higher TPTA cities (which is in the range of Rs 1,350 to Rs 7,200 for employees at different levels). Since NPS is calculated at 10 per cent of the basic salary of the employee, we will keep it at the same level. CGHS will be calculated as per the current rates. At 1.92 fitment factor Revised basic pay: Rs 54,528 HRA: Rs 13,086.72 TA: Rs 3,600 Gross salary: Rs 71,214.72 NPS: Rs 5,452.80 CGHS: Rs 250 Net salary: Rs 65,511.92 At 2.57 fitment factor Revised basic pay: Rs 72,988 HRA: Rs 17,517.12 TA: Rs 3,600 Gross salary: Rs 94,105.12 NPS: Rs 7,298.80 CGHS: Rs 250 Net salary: Rs 86,556.32 At 1.92 fitment factor Revised basic pay: Rs 73,152 HRA: Rs 17,556.48 TA: Rs 3,600 Gross salary: Rs 94,308.48 NPS: Rs 7,315.20 CGHS: Rs 250 Net salary: Rs 86,743.28 At 2.57 fitment factor Revised basic pay: Rs 97,917 HRA: Rs 23,500.08 TA: Rs 3,600 Gross salary: Rs 1,25,017.08 NPS: Rs 9,791.70 CGHS: Rs 250 Net salary: Rs 1,14,975.38 At 1.92 fitment factor Revised basic pay: Rs 1,12,512 HRA: Rs 27,002.88 TA: Rs 3,600 Gross salary: Rs 1,43,114.88 NPS: Rs 11,251.20 CGHS: Rs 650 Net salary:Rs 1,31,213.68 At 2.57 fitment factor Revised basic pay: Rs 1,50,602 HRA: Rs 36,144.48 TA: Rs 3,600 Gross salary: Rs 1,90,346.48 NPS: Rs 15,060.20 CGHS: Rs 650 Net salary: Rs 1,74,636.28 At 1.92 fitment factor Revised basic pay: Rs 1,53,984 HRA: Rs 36,956.16 TA: Rs 7,200 Gross salary: Rs 1,98,140.16 NPS: Rs 15,398.40 CGHS: Rs 650 Net salary: Rs 1,82,091.76 At 2.57 fitment factor Revised basic pay: Rs 2,06,114 HRA: Rs 49,467.36 TA: Rs 7,200 Gross salary: Rs 2,62,781.36 NPS: Rs 20,611.40 CGHS: Rs 650 Net salary: Rs 2,41,519.96 At 1.92 fitment factor Revised basic pay: Rs 1,85,472 HRA: Rs 44,513.28 TA: Rs 7,200 Gross salary: Rs 2,37,185.28 NPS: Rs 18,547.20 CGHS: Rs 650 Net salary: Rs 2,17,988.08 At 2.57 fitment factor Revised basic pay: Rs 2,48,262 HRA: Rs 59,582.88 TA: Rs 7,200 Gross salary: Rs 3,15,044.88 NPS: Rs 24,826.20 CGHS: Rs 650 Net salary: Rs 2,89,568.68 (Disclaimer: These are projections. Actual revised amounts may vary.) We have calculated the estimated revised basic pay, HRA, TA, NPS, and CGHS payouts at 1.92, 2.28, and 2.57 fitment factors. We have taked the HRA as 24 per cent of the employee's basic salary, TA for higher TPTA cities, and CGHS at current rates. We will take 2 basic pays each from Pay Grades 1900, 2400, 4600, 7600, and 8900.
New Indian Express
27-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Centre's nod for three new CGHS wellness centres in Karnataka
UDUPI: The Union Government has approved the establishment of 22 new Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) wellness centres across India, with three allocated to Karnataka—in Mangaluru, Udupi, and Shivamogga. This was confirmed by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, in response to an unstarred question raised by Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Kota Srinivas Poojary in the Parliament on Friday. Jadhav said that city selection criteria for new CGHS centres include a minimum of 2,500 principal CGHS cardholders or 6,000 beneficiaries. Poojary lso sought details regarding the number of existing CGHS wellness centres in Karnataka, along with information on sanctioned and vacant posts for doctors and paramedical staff. In response, the minister said 15 CGHS wellness centres, including four AYUSH centres, are currently operational in Karnataka, along with one CGHS polyclinic in Bengaluru. On staffing issues, the minister explained that filling vacant posts is an ongoing process, with requisitions sent to the UPSC for doctors and the SSC for paramedical staff. Recommendations from these commissions are used to fill the vacancies. In the interim, retired government specialist doctors are appointed on a contractual basis to mitigate shortages.
India.com
24-07-2025
- Health
- India.com
CGHS Update For Govt Employees: Rate Revision For Health Services On The Cards? Check Reports
photoDetails english 2936156 Updated:Jul 24, 2025, 01:16 PM IST CGHS Beneficiaries Likely To Hear Good News Soon 1 / 7 CGHS beneficiaries have good news! The central government is reportedly considering pricing revisions under Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) to enhance health services for government employees and pensioners covered by the program. This move will benefit millions of beneficiaries covered under the scheme. Revision Of CGHS Rates Soon 2 / 7 Union minister for labour and employment Dr Mansukh Mandaviya recently assured that the central government plans to revise CGHS rates soon. The revision aims to improve the quality of healthcare services provided under the program. The minister's assurance about a possible revision in CGHS rates assumes great significance for central government employees and pensioners. There has been a long-standing request from different parties to upgrade CGHS facilities. NC JCM Demands Implementation Of CGHS Facilities 3 / 7 The Staff Side of the National Council Joint Consultative Machinery (NC JCM), which represents millions of central government staff, had earlier this year urged the government to implement the recommendations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Petitions regarding CGHS facilities to the central government employees, pensioners and their dependents. NC JCM Urges Government For CGHS Rates Revision 4 / 7 Ahead of the union budget this year in February, the NC JCM urged the finance minister to address important concerns of government staff related to CGHS. The staff side made several appeals to the government, including the revision of CGHS rates, enhancement of treatment procedures and settlement of issues related to excess amount charges from beneficiaries, among others. Govt Last Year Revised CGHS Rates 5 / 7 The government revised the CGHS rates in February last year. The updated charges apply to central government employees and their family members. The CGHS facilities are available in around 80 Indian cities. Therefore, all the CGHS cities are subject to the revised rates. With CGHS Rates Revision, Central Staff To Get Better Medical Care 6 / 7 The central employees and pensioners have continuously demanded that the CGHS rates be made in line with private hospitals. Due to very low CGHS rates, receiving treatment or surgery is challenging, especially in metropolitan cities and large private hospitals. Despite the CGHS rate revision in February, the discrepancy exists. The latest statement of the union minister regarding rate revision assures that this inequality will be removed soon. The rate revision will also ensure that central government employees and pensioners get better medical care. Who Is Eligible For CGHS Facilities? 7 / 7 The CGHS is a healthcare facility scheme for central government employees and pensioners. All the central government employees paid from the central civil estimates (except railways and Delhi administration), including their families, are eligible to receive benefits under CGHS. All the pensioners of the central government (except Railways and the Armed Forces) and their families are also eligible for CGHS.
