**Executive Summary**
This document is an answer to an unstarred question in Lok Sabha regarding the non-empanelment of private hospitals under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) in certain districts of Maharashtra and Goa, to be answered on February 13th, 2026. The Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare clarifies that the empanelment process is voluntary and outlines steps taken to address the issue, including the empanelment of some hospitals and fresh guidelines for empanelment of private hospitals in all district headquarters.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Empanelment Process:**
* Empanelment of private hospitals under CGHS is a voluntary process.
* Private hospitals must apply for empanelment and meet specified criteria.
* **Hospitals Currently Empaneled:**
* Goa: "ASG Eye Hospital" (eye hospital) & "Metropolis" (laboratory).
* Ahmednagar, Maharashtra: Patil Hospital and Anandrishji Hospital & Research Centre.
* Amravati, Maharashtra: Deshmukh Eye Hospital.
* **Access to Healthcare:**
* CGHS beneficiaries can access facilities through 50 Wellness Centers in Maharashtra and Goa.
* Beneficiaries can utilize services at AIIMS Nagpur, Government Medical Colleges, and District Hospitals.
* In emergencies, beneficiaries can claim medical reimbursement.
* **New Guidelines:**
* MoHFW has issued new empanelment guidelines (OM F. No. 5-34/CGHS/HEC(HQ)/2025 dated 22.12.2025).
* These guidelines enable the empanelment of private hospitals in all district headquarters across the country.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** CGHS Beneficiaries in Ahmednagar, Solapur, Kolhapur, Amravati, Sangli districts of Maharashtra, and Goa
**Impact:**
* Can now access healthcare from newly empanelled hospitals in Goa, Ahmednagar, and Amravati.
* Can utilize CGHS facilities through Wellness Centers, AIIMS Nagpur, Government Medical Colleges, and District Hospitals.
* Retain the ability to claim medical reimbursement for emergency treatments.
**Action Required:**
* Familiarize themselves with the locations of empanelled hospitals and nearby Wellness Centers.
**Stakeholder:** Private Hospitals
**Impact:**
* Hospitals not already empaneled can apply to become empaneled under CGHS if they meet the new criteria.
* Will be considered for empanelment, especially in district headquarters across the country, according to the new guidelines.
**Action Required:**
* Review and comply with fresh empanelment guidelines (OM F. No. 5-34/CGHS/HEC(HQ)/2025 dated 22.12.2025) to apply for empanelment under the CGHS scheme.
Key Entities Referenced
CGHS Scheme: Central Government Health Scheme, which provides healthcare services to central government employees, pensioners, and their dependents.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: The Indian government ministry responsible for public health and family welfare.
Maharashtra: State of India referenced for CGHS scheme implementation.
Goa: State of India referenced for CGHS scheme implementation.
CS(MA) Rules, 1944: Central Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 1944.
GOVERNMENTOFINDIA
MINISTRYOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE
DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARREDQUESTION NO. 2406
TOBE ANSWERED ON13THFEBRUARY,2026
NON-EMPANELMENTOFPRIVATEHOSPITALS UNDER CGHS SCHEME
†2406 SHRIBHAUSAHEB RAJARAM WAKCHAURE:
Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased tostate:
(a) whether it is a fact that no private hospital is empanelled under the CGHS scheme in
Ahmednagar, Solapur, Kolhapur, Amravati Sangli districts of Maharashtra and in the State of
Goa, if so, the detailsthereof;
(b) whether it is a fact that due to this reason more than five lakh CGHS beneficiaries especially
senior citizens and pensioners from these areas have to go to Mumbai, Pune, Nashik or
Aurangabadfor treatment,if so,the detailsthereof;
(c) whether the Government has received any representation in this regard from Sanchar Nigam
PensionersWelfareAssociation, Maharashtra Circle; and
(d) if so, the concrete steps being taken bythe Government to include private hospitals in CGHS
panelinthe concerned districts of Maharashtra andGoa?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OFSTATE IN THE MINISTRYOFHEALTH AND
FAMILYWELFARE
(SHRIPRATAPRAO JADHAV)
(a) to (d) : Empanelment of Private Hospitals under CGHS is a voluntary process. Intending
Private Hospitals may apply for empanelment under the Scheme. Private Hospitals fulfilling the
laiddown criteria get empanelledunderthe scheme.
In state of Goa, one eye hospital namely "ASG Eye Hospital" & one laboratory named
"Metropolis" are empaneled with CGHS. Further, 02 Hospitals namely Patil Hospital and
Anandrishji Hospital & Research Centre in the district of Ahmednagar, Maharashtra and 01hospital namelyDeshmukh Eye Hospital inthe district of Amravati, Maharashtra, are empaneled
underCS(MA) Rules, 1944.
Beneficiaries can avail CGHS facilities from nearby CGHS covered cities through 50
Wellness Centers across Maharashtra and Goa. In addition; the beneficiaries can avail the
services of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Nagpur, Government Medical
Colleges and District Hospitals functioning in these regions for all the medical needs. In case of
anemergency,the beneficiaries are entitledtoclaimmedical reimbursement for treatment.
MoHFW has issued fresh empanelment guidelines vide OM F. No. 5-
34/CGHS/HEC(HQ)/2025 dated 22.12.2025enabling empanelment of private hospitals in all
district headquartersacross the country.
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