Go, Consult Private OPD and come back to Health Center

New Delhi, January 18: It has been simplified the referral system under Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), permitting all beneficiaries to seek OPD consultations from specialists at empanelled private hospitals after due referral. The referral will be mentioned on computer-generated prescription slips.

As per the notification issued by the Health Ministry, after consultation, the beneficiaries can report to the concerned Wellness Centre where the medical officer will endorse listed investigation and issue medicine.

 

For unlisted investigation and treatment procedure, Chief Medical Officer In- Charge will submit the prescription to the competent authority for consideration in case of pensioners. However, serving employees will have to seek permission for unlisted investigation from their department as per existing rules. The referral advice will be valid for three months unless mentioned otherwise at any of the empaneled hospitals.