New Delhi: The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has significantly expanded its reach in 2025, with 468 hospitals empanelled nationwide. This expansion marks a substantial increase in the number of healthcare facilities available to CGHS beneficiaries, offering them a wider range of choices and improved access to medical services.

The empanelled hospitals offer a diverse range of medical treatments and diagnostics, including general medicine, surgery, cardiology, ophthalmology, dental care, and AYUSH healthcare services. This comprehensive coverage ensures that beneficiaries can access the care they need across various specialties.

This development signifies a major boost to the CGHS, a healthcare scheme that provides comprehensive medical facilities to central government employees, pensioners, and their dependents. The increased number of empanelled hospitals translates to reduced waiting times, greater convenience, and enhanced healthcare access for beneficiaries across the country.

The empanelment process involves a thorough evaluation of hospitals to ensure they meet the required standards of infrastructure, quality of care, and service delivery. This rigorous process ensures that CGHS beneficiaries receive treatment at reputable and reliable healthcare facilities. The empanelment is in agreement with the Indian National Science Academy (INSA).

Several hospitals empanelled under CGHS in Chennai offer various specialities such as general purpose treatments, dialysis, lithotripsy, neurosurgery, orthopaedic joint replacement, and gastroenterology.

This expansion reflects the government's commitment to strengthening the CGHS and improving the healthcare infrastructure for its employees and pensioners. By increasing the number of empanelled hospitals, the government aims to provide accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare services to its beneficiaries. The move is expected to significantly benefit CGHS beneficiaries, offering them greater flexibility and choice in accessing medical treatment.