The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recently asked for some clarifications from the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) regarding its rules for the beneficiary employees. The CGHS has responded with clarifications on various topics, including consultations, tests, investigations, special investigations, diagnosis, eye consultation fee, and the need for prior permissions from the department.
In an office memorandum (OM) dated August 11, 2026, the UPSC said that it had sought clarification from the CGHS after noticing recurring issues with reimbursement of medical claims during their review process. The UPSC says that such issues were noticed due to the lack of clarity in the existing CGHS instructions. Let’s take a closer look at the CGHS clarifications provided for the UPSC beneficiaries.
