Question : EXPANSION OF CGHS

(a) the number of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) hospitals and dispensaries in the country, State-wise;

(b) whether the number of hospitals and dispensaries is adequate in Uttar Pradesh and Kerala keeping in view the number of Central Government Employees working there;

(c) if so, whether Government proposes to include certain private hospitals on CGHs panel to facilitate the beneficiaries;

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(e) whether the Government proposes to open new CGHS dispensaries at various places in the country including Uttar Pradesh and Kerala; and

(f) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)

(a) CGHS does not have any general purpose hospital. statement showing the number of dispensaries in different cities is annexed.

(b): Central Government employees residing in areas not covered by the CGHS avail health benefits under provisions of Central Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 1944.

(c) & (d): If private hospitals are ready to accept the package rates notified for various treatments for a city and the terms and conditions of empanelment, they can apply under the “Continuous Empanelment Scheme” which has been announced for various cities.(e) & (f): Due to resource constraints, CGHS is unable to expand to newer areas.