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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many cities to be covered under Central Government Health Scheme’s services by 2022?
A
100
B
88
C
72
D
55
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) that offers subsidized treatment to current and retired government employees in empanelled hospitals, will be expanded to 100 cities by 2022, Union health minister Harsh Vardhan said on Sunday.

Detailed explanation-2: -Yes. Subsequent to computerization CGHS facilities can be availed from any Wellness Centre in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -The criterion for availing the CGHS is not the headquarters, but the residence of the employee who is availing the medical facilities provided under the scheme. Thus, eligible employees of the Central government and their family members who reside in any of the notified cities are covered.

Detailed explanation-4: -PM-JAY is the world’s largest health insurance/ assurance scheme fully financed by the government. It provides a cover of Rs. 5 lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization across public and private empanelled hospitals in India.

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