How to renew my CGHS card?
I. Self attested photocopy of old CGHS cards should be attached with the application form.
II. Definition of family under CGHS should be referred to prior to filling the details of family.
III. For disabled son/brother, proof of age of son/dependent brother along with the disability certificate should be enclosed.
IV. A copy of the current pay slip, and address proof of residence/affidavit (in case of change in address) should be attached.
CGHS Card Renewal Status Online
CGHS beneficiary should go to http://www.cghs.nic.in/CardUpdation_temp/getDetails.jsp. Here you have to either select dispensary name, card type and enter your card number or enter your Beneficiary ID. You cannot apply online if your card type is changed from serving employee to pensioner.
Validity of CGHS Card in all CGHS Centres in the Country for availing CGHS benefits
F No Z 15025/1/2023/DIR/CGHS
Govt. of India
Min. of Health & Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare
Directorate General of CGHS
RK Puram Sector-13, New Delhi.
Dated the 1st May, 2023
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Validity of CGHS Card in all CGHS Centres
The undersigned is directed to draw attention to the Order No Misc 6024/2007/CGHS(HQ)/CGHS(P) dated the 17th December 2012 and to reiterate that CGHS Card is valid at any CGHS Wellness Centre in the Country for availing CGHS benefits as per the details given under:
i) CGHS Card is valid in any Wellness Centre in India and no additional document / attachment is required.
ii) Medicines shall be issued for upto to ‘3’ months, in case of beneficiaries undergoing treatment for chronic illnesses.
iii) Referral/endorsement for treatment from private HCOs empanelled under CGHS shall be issued from any CGHS Wellness centre.
Additional Directors, CGHS are advised to ensure that these guidelines are complied with by CMOs in Charge and other staff of CGHS Wellness Centres.
The contents of this order are to be brought to the notice of Members of the Local Advisory Committees/ Zonal Advisory Committee.
(Dr. Manoj Jain)
Director, CGHS
CGHS Card Renewal for Central Govt Employees and Pensioners
S 11011/1/2014-CGHS (P)
Government of India
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Department of Health and Family Welfare
CGHS (Policy) Division
Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi
Dated: the 10th February, 2014
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Renewal of CGHS Plastic Cards – reg.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s O.M No.S.11012/3/2011-CGHS (P) dated 29.12.2011 laying down the guidelines for issue of individual plastic cards to CGHS beneficiaries. CGHS Plastic Cards were introduced in September, 2008 in Delhi NCR and the cards were initially issued with a validity period of 5 years. The CGHS Plastic Cards completing their validity period are due for renewal and accordingly fresh cards with renewed validity period are being issued by the Office of Additional Director, CGHS of the city concerned. With a view to further streamline the process of renewal of CGHS Plastic Cards, it has been decided to issue the following guidelines supplementing the existing instructions on issue of CGHS Plastic Cards:
Serving beneficiary
a) Application for renewal of CGHS Plastic Cards in the prescribed proforma (Form AA) alongwith requisite documents (current photographs, copy of pay slip and address proof of residence, if changed), should be submitted through their Administrative Office to the Office of Additional Director, CGHS of the respective CGHS city following the same procedure as prescribed for issue of fresh CGHS card.
b) Fresh CGHS Plastic Cards with same beneficiary ID nos. shall be issued with a validity period of 5 years
c) Applications for renewal of old plastic cards can be made 3 months in advance prior to its expiry.
Pensioner beneficiary
a) Application for renewal of Pensioners’ CGHS Plastic Cards in the prescribed proforma (Form BB) along with requisite documents (current photographs, PPO or LPC, address proof, if changed) should be submitted to the parent CGHS Wefiness Centre where his /her card is registered. He / she can also submit the application to the Office of Additional Director, CGHS of the respective CGHS city for renewal of CGHS cards.
b) Fresh CGHS Plastic Cards with same beneficiary ID nos. shall be issued with validity for lifetime or up to the date for which the contribution has been made by the beneficiary.
c) Applications for renewal of old plastic cards can be made 3 months in advance prior to its expiry. This issues with the approval of Additional Secretary and Director General, CGHS.
End: Specimen Form AA and Form BB.
Renewal of CGHS Card for Central Govt Employees Application Form AA PDF Download
Renewal of CGHS Card for Pensioners Application Form BB PDF Download
CGHS Card Renewal Apply
Plastic cards can be renewed 3 months in advance before the expiry of the term. Fresh cards with same ID are issued with validity period of 5 years. Applications for card renewal should be forwarded through the Administrative Office to the office of Additional Director of CGHS of concerned CGHS.
Download Application form for renewal of cards is available at http://www.cghs.nic.in/renewal-plastic-cghs-cards.pdf
CGHS Pensioner Card Payment
Every pensioner has to pay Rs. 30 for his CGHS Master card. The card fee amount will be collected at the time of joining. LIFE TIME CARD: Central Government Pensioners can apply for a CGHS Lifetime Card by making a contribution based on their last grade pay at the time of retirement.