Is the scheme benefits available to pensioners residing outside Delhi also?
Vide OM dated 21st Feb 2005, the scheme has been extended to cover the DGEHS beneficiaries residing in National Capital Region (NCR) outside Delhi, though on a limited basis. For this all, governmental health institutions in NCR are recognized for the purpose of medical treatment. All CGHS recognized private hospitals/diagnostic centres in these areas are also recognized as referral institutions for which prior permission of competent authority will be required for undergoing treatment.