Widowed and Divorced Daughters Can Now Be Added to Parents' CGHS Cards
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Widowed and divorced daughters who return to live with their parents can now be added to their parents' Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) cards. The change allows these women to access healthcare benefits under their parents' coverage.
The Central Government Health Scheme provides medical care to central government employees, pensioners, and their eligible family members. Until now, many women who returned to their parents' homes after losing a spouse or ending a marriage were not covered under the scheme in the same way. The new rule recognises that such daughters may still depend on their parents for support.
The update is expected to help a large number of families who need access to affordable healthcare. Daughters in this situation can now be included in the CGHS card of the parent who is a scheme member, so they can use the health facilities and services that the scheme provides.
The decision reflects a wider effort to make government health benefits more inclusive for family members who depend on them. Families who think they may qualify are advised to check the official CGHS guidelines or contact their local CGHS wellness centre for details on the required documents and procedures.
Sources: The Times of India
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