
CGHS New Guidelines: According to the new guidelines of CGHS, now the online process of obtaining permission for respiratory devices has been changed. This will speed up the approval.
CGHS New Guidelines: Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has issued a new guideline. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has changed the online process for obtaining permission for CPAP, BiPAP and oxygen concentrator. The purpose of this change is to reduce paperwork, speed up approval and provide more convenience to the beneficiaries.
According to the new instructions of the Ministry of Health, it has been decided to completely change the online mode for obtaining permission for such machines under CGHS. Under the new process, CGHS beneficiaries will now have to submit their applications digitally to the Wellness Center. These applications should include all the necessary documents.
Submit your application in this way
According to Annexure-1, beneficiaries have to scan their entire application package and email it to the office of the concerned Additional Director of their zone or city. If high-speed scanners are not available in the wellness center, the documents will be sent through post within one or two days. Along with this, additional directors have been instructed to purchase high-speed scanners for all wellness centers to facilitate the online process.
Digital record of the application will also be kept
All applications will be processed through electronic file system to keep track of digital records and approvals of permissions. The subject matter of the e-file will include the name and ID of the beneficiary and will also contain information about all respiratory devices to be issued. Information such as e-file number, beneficiary ID and permission details will be kept in an Excel sheet for better tracking.
If your application is approved, you will be informed about it on email. If you want, you can also collect its soft copy. This is another step taken by the health sector towards digitalization.