The Additional Director (CGHS Delhi) has issued an office memorandum adding 190 Multi-Speciality Hospitals to the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) for government employees. According to the office memorandum, the empanelment will remain valid for three years from the date of issue, extending until 2029. The empanelment is subject to terms and conditions stipulated in the Office Memorandum dated 22.12.2025, with empanelled hospitals required to strictly adhere to all guidelines and instructions issued by CGHS from time to time. The office memorandum has also clarified that Health Care Organizations (HCOs) shall claim NABH/NABL rates only for those investigations/procedures which are duly NABH/NABL accredited, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
The office memorandum has clarified that Health Care Organizations (HCOs) shall claim NABH/NABL rates only for those investigations/procedures which are duly NABH/NABL accredited. This requirement ensures that only accredited medical procedures and investigations are eligible for the specified rates under the CGHS scheme. The memorandum emphasizes that all empanelled hospitals must strictly comply with these accreditation standards to maintain their status. The office memorandum has also asked all Additional Directors, CGHS, Officer-in-Charge of CGHS Wellness Centres, CGHS Units and Field units to take necessary action accordingly.
Earlier in March this year, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare issued an office memorandum regarding Enhancement of Permanent Advance (Imprest Money) for CGHS units. The approval aims to meet contingent expenditure for CGHS Units, Wellness Centres, and offices of Additional Directors. According to the OM, there shall be no upper limit on the Imprest Money per annum, with the Permanent Advance sanctioned, operated and regulated in accordance with Rule 322 of the General Financial Rules (GFR), 2017, and Para 10.12.2 of the Civil Accounts Manual, 2024. The revised limits of Permanent Advance have been made to meet the contingent expenditure (both recurring and non-recurring) in respect of CGHS Units/Wellness Centres/AYUSH Wellness Centres, Field Offices and Offices of Additional Directors, CGHS, to ensure smooth functioning of CGHS units.
