8th Pay Commission: Government employees pay attention! Now the government is going to bring a new scheme, this is how you will get the benefit..

8th Pay Commission: After the announcement of the 8th Pay Commission, the expectations of the central government employees and pensioners have once again increased. In January this year, the government officially announced the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. The purpose of this commission is to recommend necessary changes in the salary and pension of central employees and pensioners given the current economic conditions. Generally, people believe that the Pay Commission only decides the formula for salary hikes, but its responsibilities are much more than this.

Let us tell you that the Pay Commission also reviews salaries, facilities, and especially health insurance schemes. One such reform has been discussed for years, which is the Central Government Health Scheme. This scheme also provides health services to central government employees, pensioners, and their dependents at affordable rates.

What is CGHS?

Let us tell you that CGHS is a health scheme in India, which provides services like doctor's advice, treatment, tests, and medicines to employees and their families at low cost. This scheme is mainly focused in urban areas, which limits its reach. The 6th and 7th Pay Commissions also recommended a new health insurance scheme given the limits of CGHS. The 7th Pay Commission went further and said that health insurance for all employees and pensioners was also suggested to list CGHS under schemes like CS(MA) and ECHS so that they can also get cashless treatment.

Will a new scheme come?

In January 2025, the news came out that the Ministry of Health is considering replacing CGHS with an insurance-based scheme. It can also be named the Central Government Employees and Pensioners Health Insurance Scheme (CGEPHIS). This scheme can also be implemented through insurance companies registered with IRDAI. However, there is no official confirmation from the government yet.

All eyes are on the 8th Pay Commission
The 8th Pay Commission has been formed and will start its work soon. Now it remains to be seen whether this commission can solve the age-old problem related to CGHS or not.

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