The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has issued a directive, effective from 1st April 2024, to link their Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Beneficiary ID with their Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID.

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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has issued a directive, effective from 1st April 2024, to link their Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Beneficiary ID with their Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID. According to a memorandum by CGHS Director Manoj Jain, all existing beneficiaries must complete this linking process within 30 days. The linking of the CGHS beneficiary ID with the Ayushman Bharat ID is aimed at creating digital health identification of CGHS beneficiaries and storing their digital health records.


      The CGHS, initiated in 1954, aims to offer comprehensive healthcare to Central Government employees, pensioners, and their families.

      Ayushman Bharat Health account is a 14-digit number that allows citizens to maintain their medical records digitally.

     

 

     


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