My CGHS App

Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur

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My CGHS App

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare introduces the myCGHS app for iOS, delivering enhanced healthcare accessibility and digital experiences to Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries. Launched on April 3rd, 2024, the app prioritizes user safety with robust security measures.

 

About myCGHS app:

• It is designed to enhance access to Electronic Health Records, information and resources for CentralGovernment Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries.
• It is developed by the technical teams of the National Informatics Centre(NIC) Himachal Pradesh and NIC Health Team.
• It is a convenient mobile application offering features aimed at enhancing information and accessibility for CGHS beneficiaries.
• It facilitates a wide range of services, including booking and cancellation of online appointments, downloading CGHS card and index card, accessing lab reports from CGHS labs, checking medicine history, checking medical reimbursement claim status, accessing referral details and locating nearby wellness centers etc.
• The app features security features like 2-factor authenticationand functionality of mPIN ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of users’ data.

Key facts about Central Government Health Scheme:

• It gives healthcare facilities to registered employeesand pensioners of the Central Government of India. 
• The enrolled members are provided reimbursement and cashless facilities under this scheme.
• It covers health care under different systems of medicine, such as Allopathy, Homeopathy, Ayurveda and Unani.
• CGHS beneficiaries can undergo treatment at any empanelled private hospital of their choice.

Key Features

Effortless Appointment Management

• Schedule and cancel appointments online for convenient healthcare access.

Digital CGHS Card

• Download digital copies of CGHS card and index card for easy access without physical documents.

Lab Report Access

• View lab reports from CGHS labs directly on the app, saving time and simplifying processes.

Medication History Tracking

• Monitor medication history to stay on track with treatment plans

Reimbursement Claim Status

• Check status of medical reimbursement claims for timely updates.

 

Referral Details Accessibility

• Seamlessly access referral details for smooth transition between healthcare providers.

 

Wellness Centre Locator

• Find nearby CGHS-approved wellness centres to promote preventive healthcare and well-being.

 

 

Blog By: Trupti Thakur