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CGHS facilities extended for THESE central govt employees – Check fresh guidelines

CGHS Facilities Extension: The Centre has issued guidelines and FAQs on the extension of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) facilities to all serving and retired employees of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS). The details include clarifications on the application process, subscription payments, and the roles of various regional offices involved. Is the CGHS scheme mandatory or optional? The scheme of CGHS is not mandatory. It is optional for both serving and retired employees of KVS. Is there a specific application format? Yes, retired employees must use the prescribed application form (Annexure-II of the KVS letter dated November 4, 2024) to opt for the CGHS facility. Are all fields in the application form mandatory? Yes, all fields in the application form are mandatory. Incomplete forms are liable to be rejected. Where should retired employees submit the subscription amount? The subscription amount, along with the application form, must be remitted to the Retirement Benefit Sanctioning Regional Office. Details such as account numbers and IFSC codes are provided for remitting the amount. Does the Regional Office Need to Transfer the Subscription Amount? No, the Retirement Benefit Sanctioning Regional Office retains the amount submitted by the retired employee. A confirmation of receipt is included in the prescribed format. Also read: Ayushman Bharat Yojana: Hospitals denying you treatment despite having Ayushman Card? Govt suggests THIS Who pays the amount to CGHS authorities? The opted Regional Office is responsible for paying the amount to the CGHS authorities based on the city rate. If the Regional Office lacks sufficient funds, it can request additional funds from KVS Headquarters. Who issues the letter for stopping FMA? The Retirement Benefit Sanctioning Regional Office, KVS Headquarters, or Zonal Institutes of Education and Training (ZIETs) will issue a letter for stopping the Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA). This letter is attached to the application before forwarding it to the opted Regional Office. Role of the retirement benefit sanctioning regional office This office verifies details in the application form, issues letters to stop FMA to the pension disbursing authority, confirms receipt of the CGHS contribution, and maintains proper records. Also read: Good news for central govt employees! CGHS, ECHS services expanded – Check updates on rates Role of the opted regional office The opted Regional Office acts as a facilitator for issuing CGHS cards and reimbursing medical claims for retired employees. It forwards the application along with the CGHS contribution to the concerned CGHS authority and reimburses medical claims. These guidelines aim to streamline the process and ensure that eligible KVS employees, both serving and retired, can seamlessly access CGHS benefits. None

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