Clarifications regarding validity of individual Plastic Cards at all CGHS Wellness Centers in the Country.

Government of India

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Department of Health & Family Welfare

Nirman Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road

New Delhi 110 108

No.Misc.6024/2007/CGHS (Hq)/CGHS(P),                            Dated March 16,2011

Office Memorandum

Subject: Clarifications regarding validity of individual Plastic Cards at all CGHS            Wellness Centers in the Country.

            The undersigned is directed to draw attention to the para E (6) of Office Memorandum of even number dated 30^th December, 2009, wherein it was mentioned that after computerization of all CGHS covered cities the plastic Cards will be valid in all CGHS cities in India and there will be no need for obtaining temporary attachment while on a visit to another CGHS City.

2.         In response to representations received from CGHS beneficiaries seeking clarifications, it has now been decided to further clarify that:

            "Now that computerization of all CGHS covered cities has been completed the plastic Cards are valid in all CGHS cities in India and there is no need for obtaining temporary attachment while on a visit to another CGHS City. Since, the data is available online CGHS beneficiaries are permitted to obtain medicines (including indented medicines) from any Wellness Centre located in the same city, where the card is registered or from any Wellness Centre located in any other CGHS city while on a visit (Official as well as personal)."

3.         The other contents of the Office Memorandum of even number dated 30^th December 2009 remains unchanged.

Sd/-

(R RAVI)

Director

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