If you are a government employee or there is a central government employee in your family, then this news is important for you. The government announced the formation of the 8th Pay Commission in January 2025. In view of the economic conditions of the country, this commission will give its recommendations on the need to improve salary, pension and other benefits of central government employees and pensioners.
Pay Commission work is not limited to increase salary just
It is often the perception that the work of the Pay Commission is only recommended to increase the salary. But in fact, the Commission has to review the allowances, facilities and policies. It also includes schemes related to the health benefits of the employees.
One such topic is the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), whose coverage and effectiveness has been given special attention by some of the last pay commissions.
What is CGHS?
CGHS is a healthcare scheme of the Government of India, which is a central government employees, pensioners and their dependents
- Doctor consultation at low cost,
- Treatment,
- Pathological check
- And provides medicines.
It is a comprehensive healthcare system, but its availability is geographically limited, ie this feature is not in all cities and towns.
Will the New Pay Commission recommend a new health scheme?
The last three pay commissions had recommended to launch a new health insurance scheme in view of the limits of CGHS.
Sixth Pay Commission:
- An alternative health scheme was recommended.
- This could involve the employees with their will contributing to their will.
- It was recommended to make it mandatory for future employees.
Seventh Pay Commission:
- It was said that health insurance can be a better option for long -term better medical safety.
- It was recommended to provide health insurance facilities to all employees and pensioners.
Is the government bringing a new insurance scheme instead of CGHS?
According to a report by Financial Express, in January 2025, it was indicated that the Ministry of Health is considering bringing a new insurance -based scheme CGEPHIS (Central Government Employees and Pensioners Health Insurance Scheme).
- The scheme can be implemented through registered insurance companies in Insurance Regulator IRDAI.
- However, no official announcement has been made by the government so far.
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