Daughters who are widowed or divorced and live with their parents can now be added to their parents' Central State Medical Insurance (CGHS) cards, even if the government employee or pensioner whose name was originally on the card has passed away. The Ministry of Health has permitted the inclusion or reinstatement of card rights for eligible daughters who receive a family pension.
This change will support parents who support daughters without their own income and who require medical care. Previously, after the death of the original cardholder and the start of the spouse receiving a family pension, there was no possibility to add or reinstate the rights of dependent family members.
The Ministry reported receiving appeals from pensioners who are having difficulty providing for such daughters, especially those suffering from serious illnesses requiring constant treatment. However, this benefit will not be provided automatically; authorities will verify the daughter's marital status, income, and degree of dependency.
According to the decree dated October 28, all other CGHS eligibility requirements remain in force. This decree has been distributed among all ministries and departments of the central government, as well as the CGHS Directorate.
